The nurse is caring for a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease and has been receiving long-term omeprazole therapy. The nurse should recognize that the client is at highest risk for developing
- A. jaw necrosis
- B. vision changes
- C. gait disturbance
- D. Clostridoides difficile infection
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Long-term omeprazole increases risk of C. difficile due to altered gut flora. Jaw necrosis , vision changes , and gait disturbance are not associated.
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A client, admitted to the unit because of severe depression and suicidal threats, is placed on suicidal precautions. The nurse should be aware that the danger of the client committing suicide is greatest
- A. during the night shift when staffing is limited
- B. when the client's mood improves with an increase in energy level
- C. at the time of the client's greatest despair
- D. after a visit from the client's estranged partner
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicide potential is often increased when there is an improvement in mood and energy level. At this time ambivalence is often decreased and a decision is made to commit suicide.
All of the following clients are on the unit. Which one is most likely to develop urinary retention?
- A. A woman who had a modified radical mastectomy yesterday
- B. A man who had an abdominal cholecystectomy this morning
- C. A woman who had an abdominal hysterectomy yesterday
- D. A man who had surgery for a ruptured appendix
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Abdominal hysterectomy involves pelvic manipulation, increasing urinary retention risk due to bladder trauma or nerve disruption. Other surgeries pose lower risk.
The nurse is providing end-of-life care for a client. The client's spouse is crying and asks the nurse, 'Will you please stay with us?' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?
- A. I can come back at the end of my shift when I am able to stay longer.
- B. I will ask a friend or family member to stay with you if you would like.
- C. I can stay and sit with you for a short time if you would like.
- D. I will contact the chaplain to sit with you and your spouse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Offering to stay briefly provides immediate comfort while balancing duties. Delaying , delegating to others , or involving a chaplain may not address the spouse's immediate emotional needs.
The nurse is reviewing new orders for a client with chronic kidney disease. The nurse should clarify the order for
- A. dietary sodium restriction
- B. magnesium hydroxide
- C. fluid restriction
- D. furosemide
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Magnesium hydroxide risks toxicity in CKD due to impaired excretion. Sodium restriction , fluid restriction , and furosemide are appropriate.
The nurse reinforces discharge teaching to a client who had a total knee replacement 4 days ago. Which client statement indicates the need for additional teaching?
- A. I have to give myself shots in the belly because my spouse is afraid of needles?
- B. I have to use a walker because I cant bear any weight on this knee yet.
- C. I will call my health care provider if I get short of breath or sore or swollen below my knee
- D. The raised toilet seat makes it easier for me to get on and off the toilet by myself.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Self-administered anticoagulant injections require confirmation of correct technique, not spousal fear, indicating misunderstanding. Walker use , symptom reporting , and toilet aids are correct.
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