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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of neuropathy who reports increasing numbness and tingling in the lower extremities. Which problem should the nurse determine is the priority for promoting foot care at this time?
- A. Self-care deficit.
- B. Impaired physical mobility.
- C. Risk for infection.
- D. Risk for impaired skin integrity.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Neuropathy increases skin breakdown risk.
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To assess the quality of the client’s abdominal pain, which approach should the nurse use?
- A. Provide a numeric pain scale.
- B. Ask the client to describe the pain.
- C. Observe body language and movement.
- D. Identify effective pain relief measures.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Descriptive assessment captures pain quality.
The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and receiving supplemental oxygen at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula. The oxygen saturation is 89%. Which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Verify placement of pulse oximeter.
- B. Increase the oxygen to 3 L/minute.
- C. Remove nasal cannula.
- D. Switch to a non-rebreather mask.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Verifying placement ensures accurate readings.
The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had surgery for a large bowel resection with a colostomy placement. The client has now developed hyperglycemia which requires self-injections of insulin after discharge. When designing the postoperative plan of care, which outcome statement should the nurse use?
- A. The client will demonstrate the ability to change the ostomy bag in two days.
- B. The client attempts to self-administer insulin but is unable to perform the injection.
- C. The client’s breath sounds will be auscultated by the nurse every 4 hours.
- D. The client will adhere to the medication regimen after discharge.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Medication adherence manages hyperglycemia.
A nurse administers an opioid analgesic to a postoperative client who also has severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement before leaving the client alone?
- A. Remove dentures or other oral appliance.
- B. Elevate the head of the bed to a 45-degree angle.
- C. Apply the client’s positive airway pressure device.
- D. Put and lock the side rails in place.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CPAP prevents airway collapse.
The nurse observes a newly employed unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) checking the temperature of an adult client using a tympanic thermometer. The UAP pulls the client’s auricle up and back and prepares to insert the thermometer. Which action should the nurse implement?
- A. Advise the UAP to hold the thermometer securely in place for a full three minutes.
- B. Use positive reinforcement to affirm that the procedure is being performed correctly.
- C. Demonstrate the correct technique for pulling the client’s auricle down and back.
- D. Remind the UAP to lubricate the thermometer before gently inserting it in the ear.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Up-and-back is correct for adults.