What nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with systemic lupus
erythematous (SLE)?
- A. Intense cold therapy to the extremities
- B. Encourage ultraviolet (UV) light exposure
- C. Administer topical hydrocortisone
- D. Administer antibiotics
Correct Answer: C
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A client just received a diagnosis of cancer. Which statement by the nurse
demonstrates empathy?
- A. "This must be hard news to hear. Tell me more about it."?
- B. "I believe you can overcome this because I have seen how strong you are."?
- C. "Tomorrow will be better."
- D. "What is your biggest fear about this diagnosis?"?
Correct Answer: A
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A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might
help reduce her symptoms. What should the nurse include in the client
education?
- A. Avoid exercise during flare-ups
- B. Do high impact exercises like running
- C. Establish a regular sleep pattern
- D. Increase calcium and caffeine intake
Correct Answer: C
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A nurse enters the hospital room of a client with reduced immunity. What
observation requires further action by the nurse?
- A. The client is in a private room.
- B. The client has a vase of fresh flowers on the table
- C. The client has a dedicated vital signs machine
- D. There is hand sanitizer by the door
Correct Answer: B
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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat
rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for what
adverse effect of this medication?
- A. Bleeding
- B. Insomnia
- C. Blurred vision
- D. Constipation
Correct Answer: C
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A client is recovering from a fractured radius that occurred 7weeks ago. Which
state of bone healing occurs at this time as the callus is restored and
transformed into bone?
- A. Stage 3
- B. Stage 5
- C. Stage 1
- D. Stage 4
Correct Answer: D
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