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The nurse is caring for a client who had a colostomy. Which comment by the client indicates that she is showing an interest in learning about her colostomy?
- A. Why did this problem have to happen to me?'
- B. What is the bag of water for?'
- C. When will I get rid of this thing?'
- D. The doctor didn't really do a colostomy.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about the bag's purpose shows curiosity and readiness to learn about colostomy care. Other comments reflect denial, frustration, or lack of engagement.
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The nurse is caring for a client receiving chemotherapy. The client is prescribed filgrastim to improve the function of the immune system. Which finding does the nurse anticipate in response to the medication?
- A. Decrease in serum uric acid
- B. Increase in hemoglobin level
- C. Increase in neutrophil count
- D. Increase in platelet count
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Filgrastim stimulates neutrophil production, so an increase in neutrophil count (C) is expected. It does not affect uric acid (A), hemoglobin (B), or platelets (D).
Which of the following toys is the most appropriate for a 2-year old with Tetralogy of Fallot?
- A. A toy horn
- B. A stethoscope
- C. A push-pull toy
- D. A shape sorter
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A push-pull toy encourages gentle physical activity suitable for a 2-year-old with Tetralogy of Fallot, who may tire easily. A toy horn requires exertion, a stethoscope is not age-appropriate, and a shape sorter is sedentary.
Vital signs
Temperature 95 F (35 C)
Blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg
Heart rate 50/min
Respirations 6/min
SpO2 83%
The nurse is caring for a client with hypothyroidism who has become lethargic and difficult to rouse. Which action is the priority?
- A. Administer scheduled PO levothyroxine
- B. Perform bag-valve-mask ventilation
- C. Place a warming blanket on the client
- D. Review client's thyroid laboratory results
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Lethargy and unresponsiveness in hypothyroidism suggest myxedema coma, requiring immediate airway management with ventilation (B). Levothyroxine (A), warming (C), and lab review (D) are secondary.
A client reports that someone is in the room and trying to kill him. The nurse's best response is:
- A. No one is in your room. Let's get you more medicine.'
- B. I do not see anyone, but you seem to be very frightened.'
- C. No one can hurt you here.'
- D. Just tell the person to go away.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is important to acknowledge the client's fear. The other responses deny the client's perceptions.
The nurse is reinforcing teaching about hypoglycemia with a group of clients who have type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following should the nurse include as signs or symptoms of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply.
- A. Diaphoresis
- B. Flushing
- C. Pallor
- D. Polyuria
- E. Trembling
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale: Diaphoresis (A), pallor (C), and trembling (E) are signs of hypoglycemia due to sympathetic activation. Flushing (B) and polyuria (D) are not typical.