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The nurse is caring for a client who has been started on sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim for a urinary tract infection. It is most important for the nurse to follow up on which client statement?
- A. I go to the bathroom a lot more than usual
- B. It burns when I pee.
- C. My urine is cloudy
- D. There is a red rash on my abdomen.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rash may indicate an allergic reaction, requiring urgent follow-up. Frequent urination , burning , and cloudy urine are UTI symptoms.
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The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cerebrovascular accident. The nurse gives the client a washcloth and encourages the client to wash her face. The client looks at the washcloth as though she does not know what to do with it. The nurse knows that this indicates that the client has which of the following?
- A. Apraxia
- B. Aphasia
- C. Agnosia
- D. Dysarthria
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Agnosia is the inability to recognize objects, like a washcloth, despite intact sensory function, common post-CVA, unlike apraxia (motor planning), aphasia (language), or dysarthria (speech articulation).
An adult client is admitted with back pain and found to have a metastatic tumor on the spine. The health care provider (HCP) explains that the client has few months to live and is likely to become totally paralyzed below the waist soon. The next day, the client tells the nurse of wanting to be discharged despite the HCP's recommendation that the client stay a few more days. Which is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?
- A. I understand your desire to leave, but it would be very risky.
- B. I will ask the palliative care nurse to talk with you to help clarify your care goals.
- C. I will let the HCP know that you want to be discharged and do everything I can to make it happen.
- D. Tell me more about your need to leave the hospital.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Exploring the client's reasons respects autonomy and facilitates understanding. Warning about risks may dismiss feelings, referring to palliative care is premature, and promising discharge bypasses collaboration.
The practical nurse assists in the care of a client who was admitted in a state of acute psychosis after ingesting recreational substances. The parents ask the nurse if the client will develop schizophrenia. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
- A. I know it must be terrible to see your child like this, but your child will be fine within a few days.
- B. It is important to understand that most people have permanent adverse effects after an episode like this.
- C. We cannot predict whether your child will develop schizophrenia; close observation is required to determine the cause of psychosis.
- D. Your child would be fine right now if they had not taken these drugs. We will need to do some additional testing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Schizophrenia risk cannot be predicted from a single episode; observation is needed. Reassurance , permanent effects , and blame are inaccurate.
The LPN/LVN is to assist the school nurse in scoliosis screening. What instructions should be given to the students?
- A. Wear a bathing suit under your clothes on the examination day.
- B. Bring a urine sample to school.
- C. Do not wash your hair the night before the exam.
- D. Wash your feet well the morning of the exam.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A bathing suit allows easy spinal visualization during scoliosis screening, ensuring modesty and efficiency.
The health care provider (HCP) provides education to an adult client about an upcoming surgical procedure. The client states, 'I'm not clear on what is included in the low-fat diet that I'll be on after the cholecystectomy.' What action should the nurse take?
- A. Ask the client's family member to sign the consent form
- B. Inform the client that the HCP can discuss all questions after surgery
- C. Provide the client with educational materials about low-fat diet options
- D. Reinforce education about the procedure using a visual aid
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing dietary education addresses the client's question directly. Family consent is inappropriate, postponing discussion delays clarification, and procedure education doesn't address diet.