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The nurse is observing a student nurse auscultate the lungs of a client. The nurse knows that the student nurse is correctly auscultating the right middle lobe (RML) if the stethoscope is placed in which of the following positions?
- A. Posterior and anterior base of right side.
- B. Right anterior chest between the fourth and sixth intercostals.
- C. Left of the sternum, midclavicular, at right fifth intercostal.
- D. Posterior chest wall, midaxillary, right side.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RML is found in the right anterior chest between the fourth and sixth intercostal spaces
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A client with a statement indicating the use of a defense mechanism.
Which of the following statements, if made by a client to the nurse, would indicate that the client is using the defense mechanism of conversion?
- A. I love my family with all my heart even though they don't love me.'
- B. I was unable to take my final exams because I was unable to write.'
- C. I don't believe I have diabetes. I feel perfectly fine.'
- D. If my wife was a better housekeeper I wouldn't have such a problem.'
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) indicates reaction formation (2) correct-client has converted his anxiety over school performance into a physical symptom that interferes with his ability to perform (3) indicates denial (4) indicates projection
The nurse would identify which of the following clients as being at the highest risk for developing a pulmonary embolus?
- A. A 19-year-old four days postpartum with an obstetrical history of placenta previa.
- B. An obese 40-year-old man with multiple pelvic fractures from an auto accident two days ago.
- C. A 65-year-old woman who had a fractured hip repaired 10 days ago and who is in physical therapy daily.
- D. A 22-year-old leukemic client with a platelet count of 120,000/mm³ and a hemoglobin level of 9.0 g.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: obesity, immobility, and pooling of blood in the pelvic cavity contribute to development of pulmonary emboli
While planning care for an elderly client with dementia, which of the following should be a priority for the nurse?
- A. Encourage dependency with activities of daily living.
- B. Provide flexibility in schedules due to his confusion.
- C. Limit reminiscing due to poor memory.
- D. Speak slowly in a face-to-face position.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: is most effective when communicating with an elderly client
The client is to receive regional anesthesia (spinal anesthesia) during surgery. Which of the following is an important nursing implication regarding this anesthesia?
- A. The client should be adequately hydrated in order to prevent hypotension after anesthesia is established.
- B. To decrease the risk of aspiration, the client must be NPO at least 12 hours prior to the initiation of the anesthesia.
- C. Assess the client for any allergies to Betadine or iodine preparations.
- D. Determine the specific gravity of the urine and prepare the client for insertion of a central line.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Spinal anesthesia causes vasodilation, risking hypotension; hydration is critical. Options B, C, and D are excessive or unrelated.
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of Crohn’s disease.
- A. Which dietary instruction is most appropriate for a client with Crohn’s disease?
- B. High-fiber diet during remission.
- C. Low-residue diet during exacerbations.
- D. High-fat diet to increase calories.
- E. Avoid all dairy products.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A low-residue diet during Crohn’s disease exacerbations reduces bowel irritation. High-fiber is used in remission, high-fat diets worsen symptoms, and dairy is avoided only if intolerant.