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When teaching a patient to care for himself before discharge, what should the nurse initially do?
- A. Develop a 1-hour teaching session
- B. Give the patient a booklet to read
- C. Prioritize teaching needs
- D. Select specific teaching techniques
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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A client is prescribed prednisone for asthma management. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
- A. I will take this medication every day to prevent asthma attacks.
- B. I will avoid people with infections while taking this medication.
- C. I will take this medication with food to prevent stomach upset.
- D. I will stop taking this medication if I feel fine.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D because stopping prednisone abruptly can lead to adrenal insufficiency due to the suppression of the body's natural cortisol production. The client should never stop taking prednisone suddenly without consulting the healthcare provider. Choice A is correct because prednisone is often used as a daily preventive medication for asthma. Choice B is correct as prednisone can lower the immune system, making the client more susceptible to infections. Choice C is incorrect because prednisone is usually taken with food to minimize stomach upset.
This patient should be prioritized into which category?
- A. High urgent
- B. Urgent
- C. Non-urgent
- D. Emergent
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
You are caring for a patient with an infected wound. You would expect
- A. To prepare for sutures to close the wound.
- B. To use steri strips to hold the edges together.
- C. To leave the wound open.
- D. To cover the wound with a loose, fluffy dressing.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
What high-priority nursing diagnoses and interventions will you implement for a client in a manic phase of bipolar disorder?
- A. High blood pressure
- B. Increased heart rate
- C. Decreased oxygen supply
- D. Muscle relaxation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
A 78-year-old patient is scheduled for transition to home after treatment for heart disease. The patient's spouse, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, plans to care for the patient at home. The spouse says that their grown children, who live nearby, will help. The best approach to discharge planning is to
- A. arrange nursing home placement for the couple.
- B. consult the spouse's healthcare provider about the spouse's ability to care for the patient.
- C. contact the children to ascertain their commitment to help.
- D. discuss community resources with the spouse and offer to make referrals.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.