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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of midazolam (Versed) for sedation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?
- A. Respiratory rate of 12 breaths/min
- B. Blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg
- C. Heart rate of 80 bpm
- D. Oxygen saturation of 90%
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 90% indicates hypoxemia, a serious midazolam side effect. Options A, B, and C are acceptable: respiratory rate is low but stable, BP is mildly low, and heart rate is normal.
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The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes about glimepiride (Amaryl). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. I should take this medication before breakfast.
- B. I should report sweating to my doctor.
- C. I should avoid drinking alcohol.
- D. I should stop this medication if my blood sugar is normal.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Stopping glimepiride when blood sugar is normal is incorrect, as type 2 diabetes requires ongoing treatment to maintain control. Options A, B, and C are correct: pre-breakfast dosing maximizes efficacy, sweating indicates hypoglycemia, and alcohol increases hypoglycemia risk.
An extremely angry patient with bipolar illness who just learned his wife has filed for divorce.
Which of the following responses by the nurse is MOST appropriate?
- A. Allow the patient to use the phone.
- B. Confront the patient about his anger and inappropriate plan of action.
- C. Do not allow the patient to use the phone because he is an involuntary patient.
- D. Set limits on the patient's phone use because he has been unable to control his behavior.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-patient is able to use phone unless otherwise indicated by court order or physician's order (2) has not lost civil right to use phone (3) denies patient his civil rights (4) inappropriate
A school-aged child who was diagnosed two weeks ago with hepatitis A.
Which of the following responses by the nurse is BEST?
- A. You must isolate your child at home for two more weeks.
- B. Why don't you speak with the physician about this matter?
- C. Your child may return to school this week.
- D. Your child may return to school in 2 weeks but cannot participate in sports.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) communicable for 2-3 weeks before onset of jaundice and about 1 week after onset of jaundice (2) passing the buck (3) correct-type A hepatitis is not infectious within a week or so after the onset of jaundice, child can return to school (4) can return to school, activity at that time depends on the child's energy level
A 22-year-old woman comes to the hospital at term in the early stages of labor. A diagnosis of complete placenta previa is made.
It would be MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?
- A. Start an IV of terbutaline (Brethine) and monitor the patient's vital signs closely.
- B. Prepare the patient for an immediate cesarean section.
- C. Maintain the patient on bedrest until spontaneous vaginal delivery is achieved.
- D. Monitor the patient's length and duration of contractions.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Answers are both assessments and implementations. Is the assessment appropriate? No. Determine the outcome of each implementation. Is it desired? (1) implementation, Brethine used to delay delivery in preterm labor (2) correct-implementation, cannot deliver vaginally (3) implementation, cannot deliver vaginally (4) assessment, cannot deliver vaginally, cesarean section must be performed
The nurse is teaching a client how to care for a colostomy. Which factor indicates that the client needs more instruction?
- A. The client says, 'I will change the bag as soon as it gets full.'
- B. The client is observed irrigating the colostomy while sitting on the toilet.
- C. The client positions the irrigating solution container at shoulder level.
- D. The client places a chlorophyll tablet in the drainage bag.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Irrigating while sitting on the toilet risks contamination; irrigation should be done in a controlled setting, indicating a need for further instruction.