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The nurse is teaching a client about dietary modifications to control hypertension. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. I can have a cup of fresh fruit as a snack.
- B. Baked ham is a good dinner choice for me.
- C. I need to check the label for sodium in ketchup.
- D. I need to cut out frozen pizza as a fast meal option.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Baked ham is high in sodium, which is unsuitable for hypertension. Other choices align with low-sodium dietary recommendations.
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The nurse is teaching a smoking cessation program. He will state that which of the following benefits of quitting appear within one year?
- A. risk of coronary heart disease is the same as that of a nonsmoker
- B. carbon monoxide level in blood drops to normal
- C. risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a smoker's
- D. risk of having a stroke is reduced to that of a nonsmoker's
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Within 24 hours of quitting smoking, carbon monoxide levels drop to normal. Other benefits (A, C, D) take longer (5-15 years for heart disease, 10 years for lung cancer, 5-10 years for stroke risk). Thus, B is the correct benefit within one year.
The nurse caring for a client in labor should plan to assess the fetal heart rate (FHR) at which specific times? Select all that apply.
- A. Before ambulation
- B. After vaginal examination
- C. After rupture of the membranes
- D. Before turning the client on her side
- E. Before the administration of oxytocin
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Assessment of the mother and fetus is continuous during the process of labor. However, for all clients, the FHR needs to be assessed before ambulation; immediately after vaginal examinations, rupture of the membranes, or any other invasive procedure; and before the administration of oxytocin because these activities or situations can cause alterations in the FHR. The FHR is also assessed in between contractions, during the contraction, and for at least 30 seconds after the contraction. It is not necessary to assess the FHR before turning the client to her side.
A client who is taking an antipsychotic medication is preparing for discharge. To facilitate health promotion for this client, what instruction should the nurse provide?
- A. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun.
- B. Adhere to a strict tyramine-restricted diet.
- C. Recognize the signs and symptoms of a relapse of depression.
- D. Have therapeutic blood levels drawn because the medication has a narrow therapeutic range.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Antipsychotic medications improve the thought processes and behaviors of a client with psychotic symptoms, especially a client with schizophrenia. Photosensitivity is a side effect of antipsychotic medications. Maintaining a strict tyramine-restricted diet is applicable to monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). Antipsychotics are not used to treat depression. Lithium is a mood stabilizer that requires monitoring of medication blood levels.
Which of the following statements best describes compartment syndrome?
- A. An injury causes pain and tingling that starts in the buttock and travels down the leg.
- B. An injury causes swelling within muscle tissue that leads to anoxia of nerves and muscles.
- C. An injury causes permanent flexion of the interphalangeal joint, resulting in deformity.
- D. An injury causes pain and swelling of the median plantar nerve.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Compartment syndrome is characterized by swelling and increased pressure within a muscle compartment, leading to decreased blood flow and oxygen supply to nerves and muscles. This can result from various causes, such as trauma or the application of a cast after a fracture. If left untreated, compartment syndrome can lead to tissue necrosis. Choice A is incorrect as pain and tingling starting in the buttock and traveling down the leg are not specific features of compartment syndrome. Choice C is incorrect as permanent flexion of the interphalangeal joint is unrelated to compartment syndrome. Choice D is incorrect as pain and swelling of the median plantar nerve do not describe compartment syndrome.
The nurse has taught a client with a below-the-knee amputation about home care and about monitoring for and preventing complications related to prosthesis and residual limb care. The nurse determines that the client has understood the instructions if the client stated that which action should be taken?
- A. Wear a clean nylon sock over the residual limb every day.
- B. Use a mirror to inspect all areas of the residual limb each day.
- C. Toughen the skin of the residual limb by rubbing it with alcohol.
- D. Prevent cracking of the skin of the residual limb by applying lotion daily.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client should inspect all surfaces of the residual limb daily for irritation, blisters, and breakdown. The client should wear a clean woolen (not nylon) sock each day. The residual limb is cleansed daily with a gentle soap and water and dried carefully. Alcohol is avoided because it could cause drying or cracking of the skin. Oils and creams are also avoided because they are too softening to the skin for safe prosthesis use.