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The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed sertraline. The nurse understands that this medication is prescribed for which of the following conditions?
- A. Major Depressive Disorder
- B. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- C. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- D. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- E. Bipolar Disorder
Correct Answer: A, C, D
Rationale: Sertraline, an SSRI, is indicated for Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, but not for ADHD or Bipolar Disorder.
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The nurse assesses the new stoma of a client diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Which of these assessment findings will alert the nurse that the stoma has retracted?
- A. Narrowed and flattened
- B. Concave and bowl-shaped
- C. Dry and reddish-purple
- D. Pinkish-red and moist
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A retracted stoma appears concave and bowl-shaped, indicating it has pulled below the skin surface.
The med-surge nurse receives a report on a client who is legally blind. Which action by the nurse would be most likely to reduce this client's anxiety?
- A. Assign the client to a private room.
- B. Orient the client to their room.
- C. Request for a sitter to be assigned.
- D. Instruct the UAP to check on the client frequently.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orienting a legally blind client to their room reduces anxiety by promoting safety and familiarity.
When educating an adolescent diagnosed with bacterial conjunctivitis about how to prevent the spread of their infection, which of the following points should you include?
- A. Do not share towels or washcloths with family members.
- B. Stay home from school until they have taken antibiotics for 48 hours.
- C. Apply a warm compress to lessen any irritation.
- D. Throw out the contact lenses and get new ones.
- E. Perform hand hygiene, especially prior to touching face or eyes
Correct Answer: A, D, E
Rationale: Not sharing towels, discarding contact lenses, and hand hygiene prevent the spread of bacterial conjunctivitis. Warm compresses are not recommended, and 24 hours of antibiotics is typically sufficient for returning to school.
The nurse is screening clients at risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The nurse correctly identifies which client is at the greatest risk for SIDS? An infant who is
- A. a preterm 4-month-old female who sleeps supine and is formula fed
- B. a preterm 12-month-old male who sleeps prone and is formula fed
- C. a term 6-month-old male who sleeps supine and is formula fed
- D. a preterm 3-month-old male who sleeps lateral and is breastfed
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Preterm infants who are formula-fed and within the peak SIDS risk age (2-4 months) have higher risk, even if sleeping supine.
The nurse is discharging an adolescent with sickle cell disease. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching?
- A. Keep a water bottle with you at school so that you can stay hydrated
- B. Follow a high-calorie, high-protein diet
- C. Do not take the annual influenza vaccine
- D. Drink extra fluids if you have to travel on an airplane
- E. Daily aerobic exercise is recommended
Correct Answer: A, B, D
Rationale: Hydration, high-calorie/protein diet, and extra fluids during travel help prevent sickle cell crises. The influenza vaccine is recommended, and excessive aerobic exercise may trigger crises.