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When the client is observed wandering about the facility, the nurse modifies the client's care plan to provide for safety. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate at this time?
- A. Keep the client confined to the room.
- B. Attach an identity tag to the client's clothes.
- C. Lock all the outside doors in the facility.
- D. Make sure the client knows the location of the facility.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An identity tag helps ensure the client can be identified and returned safely if they wander, promoting safety without restricting freedom.
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The nurse is performing a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assessment on a client with a problem with intracranial regulation. The client’s GCS one (1) hour ago was scored at 10. Which datum indicates the client is improving?
- A. The current GSC rating is 3.
- B. The current GSC rating is 9.
- C. The current GSC rating is 10.
- D. The current GSC rating is 12.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A GCS of 12 (D) is higher than 10, indicating improved neurological status. Scores of 3 (A) or 9 (B) indicate worsening, and 10 (C) shows no change.
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate after the lumbar puncture has been performed?
- A. Keep the client in a side-lying position.
- B. Assist the client into a sitting position.
- C. Withhold food and fluids for 1 hour.
- D. Keep the client flat for several hours.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Keeping the client flat for several hours post-lumbar puncture reduces the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage and subsequent headache.
The client is diagnosed with a metastatic brain tumor, and radiation therapy is scheduled. The client asks the nurse, 'Why not try chemotherapy first? It has helped my other tumors.' The nurse’s response is based on which scientific rationale?
- A. Chemotherapy is only used as a last resort in caring for clients with brain tumors.
- B. The blood-brain barrier prevents medications from reaching the brain.
- C. Radiation therapy will have fewer side effects than chemotherapy.
- D. Metastatic tumors become resistant to chemotherapy and it becomes useless.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The blood-brain barrier (B) limits chemotherapy penetration into the brain, making radiation more effective for brain metastases. Chemotherapy is used in some cases (A), radiation side effects vary (C), and resistance (D) is not universally true.
The nurse is preparing a client diagnosed with rule-out meningitis for a lumbar puncture. Which interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply.
- A. Obtain an informed consent from the client or significant other.
- B. Have the client empty the bladder prior to the procedure.
- C. Place the client in a side-lying position with the back arched.
- D. Instruct the client to breathe rapidly and deeply during the procedure.
- E. Explain to the client what to expect during the procedure.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,E
Rationale: Informed consent (A) is required, emptying the bladder (B) ensures comfort, side-lying with back arched (C) facilitates needle insertion, and explaining the procedure (E) reduces anxiety. Rapid breathing (D) is not advised.
The public health department nurse is preparing a lecture on prevention of West Nile virus. Which information should the nurse include?
- A. Change water daily in pet dishes and birdbaths.
- B. Wear thick, dark clothing when outside to avoid bites.
- C. Apply insect repellent over face and arms only.
- D. Explain that mosquitoes are more prevalent in the morning.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Changing water daily in pet dishes and birdbaths (A) prevents mosquito breeding, reducing West Nile virus risk. Thick clothing (B) should be light-colored, repellent (C) should cover all exposed areas, and mosquitoes are more active at dusk (D).