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The nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which finding requires immediate action by the nurse?
- A. Client scheduled for discharge who has had a peripheral IV in place for 84 hours
- B. Client with a do-not-resuscitate prescription who has swelling at the IV site
- C. Client with a saline lock who had a scheduled IV saline flush due 15 minutes ago
- D. Client with an IV infusing at 20 mL/hr who has 100 mL fluid remaining in the bag
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A peripheral IV in place for 84 hours increases the risk of infection and phlebitis. Guidelines recommend changing IV sites every 72-96 hours, so this requires immediate action to remove or replace the IV.
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The nurse is discussing preventive health care with a group of women. Which woman should the nurse advise to have a mammogram?
- A. A 20-year-old who says her breasts hurt before her period
- B. A 25-year-old who was hit in the breast area by a ball
- C. A 32-year-old who has been breastfeeding for 12 months
- D. A 52-year-old who has no breast symptoms
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mammograms are recommended starting at age 50 for asymptomatic women per standard guidelines, making the 52-year-old the priority.
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse check first?
- A. client who had a cholecystectomy and is reporting incisional pain as 5 on a scale of 1-10
- B. client who had an open reduction of the right femur and is reporting nausea
- C. client with type 1 diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL (3.1 mmol/L)
- D. client with type 2 diabetes mellitus and a blood glucose level of 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A blood glucose level of 55 mg/dL indicates severe hypoglycemia, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention to prevent seizures or coma.
Four clients were involved in a major highway motor vehicle accident. Which client requires priority care?
- A. Client with blood pressure of 90/70 mm Hg and deviated trachea
- B. Client with concussion who was unconscious for 5 minutes
- C. Client with grossly swollen upper thigh and blood pressure of 80/60 mm Hg
- D. Client with pain at the thoracic spine and complete paralysis of both legs
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A deviated trachea and hypotension suggest tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate decompression to restore breathing.
The client is admitted with hypokalemia. An IV of normal saline is infusing at $80 \mathrm{ml} /$ hour with 10 meq of $\mathrm{KCl} /$ hour. Prior to beginning the infusion, the nurse should:
- A. Check the sodium level.
- B. Check the magnesium level.
- C. Check the creatinine level.
- D. Check the calcium level.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia is often associated with hypomagnesemia, which can impair potassium correction. Checking the magnesium level ensures effective treatment. Sodium , creatinine , and calcium levels are less directly related to potassium infusion safety.
When caring for a client with hypocalcaemia, the nurse should assess for:
- A. A decreased level of consciousness
- B. Tetany
- C. Bradycardia
- D. Respiratory depression
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypocalcemia can cause tetany (muscle spasms or twitching) due to increased neuromuscular excitability.