The nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent client who has acne vulgaris. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.
- A. A well-balanced diet can help support healthy skin.
- B. Antibacterial soap is harsh and can make your acne worse.
- C. Scrub whiteheads vigorously when washing your face twice daily.
- D. Squeezing or picking the lesions may increase the risk for infection and scarring.
- E. Use skin care products labeled as noncomedogenic to avoid clogging your skin pores.
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: A balanced diet (A), avoiding harsh soaps (B), not picking lesions (D), and using noncomedogenic products (E) promote skin health and prevent acne exacerbation.
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During the client interview for a developmentally normal 18-month-old, the parent expresses concern about the small amount of food the child consumes. What is the nurse's priority intervention?
- A. Check the child for parasitic infections
- B. Consult a pediatric nutritionist for suspected eating disorder
- C. Notify the health care provider
- D. Reinforce teaching about the toddler's nutritional needs
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Toddlers often eat small amounts due to slower growth rates and picky eating. Educating parents about normal toddler nutrition addresses concerns and promotes appropriate feeding practices.
A triage nurse has these 4 clients arrive in the emergency department within a 15 minute period. Which client should the triage nurse send back to be seen first?
- A. A 2 month old infant with a history of rolling off the bed and has bulging fontanels with crying
- B. A teenager who got a singed beard while camping
- C. An elderly client with complaints of frequent liquid brown colored stools
- D. A middle aged client with intermittent pain behind the right scapula
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A teenager who got a singed beard while camping. This client is in the greatest danger with a potential of respiratory distress, Any client with singed facial hair has been exposed to heat or fire in close range that could have caused damage to the interior of the lung. Note that the interior lining of the lung has no nerve fibers so the client will not be aware of swelling.
The nurse is teaching a group of adults about modifiable cardiac risk factors. Which of the following should the nurse focus on first?
- A. Weight reduction
- B. Stress management
- C. Physical exercise
- D. Smoking cessation
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Smoking cessation. Stopping smoking is the priority for clients at risk for cardiac disease, because of its effects of reducing oxygenation and constricting blood vessels.
A client is prescribed long-term pharmacologic therapy with hydroxychloroquine to treat systemic lupus erythematosus. The nurse should reinforce teaching about which intervention related to the drug's adverse effects?
- A. Have an ophthalmologic examination every 6 months
- B. Take the medication on an empty stomach
- C. Take vitamin D and calcium supplements
- D. Wear a MedicAlert bracelet
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity. Regular ophthalmologic exams every 6 months are essential to monitor for early signs of retinal damage.
The nurse is caring for a group of clients on a medical surgical unit. Which client is most at risk for contracting a nosocomial infection?
- A. 51-year-old client who received a permanent pacemaker 48 hours ago
- B. 60-year-old client who had a myocardial infarction 24 hours ago
- C. 74-year-old client with stroke and an indwelling urinary catheter for 3 days
- D. 75-year-old client with dementia and dehydration who is on IV fluids
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An indwelling urinary catheter increases the risk of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, a common nosocomial infection, especially in older adults with prolonged catheter use.
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