A school-age client has just been diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. The client is very angry about the new disease. Which of the following statements is most appropriate for the nurse counselor working with this client? 1. “Try not to be angry. You are receiving the best care possible.” 2. “You appear upset about the diagnosis. […]
Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are considered curable with antibi-otic treatment? (Select all that apply.) 1. Syphilis 2. Gonorrhea 3. Chlamydia 4. Genital warts 5. Genital herpes 6. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) ANSWER ANS: 1, 2, 3, 6 Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) are caused by bacteria and […]
A client with coronary artery disease is being prepared for a coronary arterial bypass graft sur-gery. The nurse knows that the coronary artery that carries the most blood and can cause the most harm when blocked is the: 1. Left coronary artery 2. Posterior interventricular artery 3. Circumflex artery 4. Anterior interventricular artery ANSWER […]
A nurse is caring for a client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements best reflects an understanding of client-centered goals? 1. “The client’s A1C levels will be 7 or below at the first testing date.” 2. “The client will experience no blood sugar readings below 60 mg/dL before first follow up […]
The nurse is assessing a client’s urinary elimination. Which factor should the nurse keep in mind as influencing this elimination? 1. Age 2. Body image 3. Knowledge 4. Socioeconomic status ANSWER Correct Answer: 1 Rationale 1: Development factors such as how old the client is influence urinary elimination. Rationale 2: Body image does not […]
The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of preoperative instruction regarding leg exercises with a client recovering from surgery. Which observation indicates that the instructions were effective? 1. The lower extremity is swollen and hot to touch. 2. The vein feels hard. 3. There is no cramping or pain with ambulation. 4. There is pain in […]
The nurse recognizes which of the following as the greatest barrier to meeting a preoperative cli-ent’s nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge regarding surgical procedure? 1. Effects of preoperative medication 2. Complicated nature of the information 3. Fear or anxiety regarding the procedure 4. Emotional denial regarding surgical outcomes ANSWER ANS: 3 Anxiety and fear […]
A client is on strict bed rest following hip surgery. What nursing intervention would support vascular health? 1. Place pillows under the unaffected knee for support. 2. Position the bed to flex the knees at least 20 degrees. 3. Have the client alternately flex and extend the feet several times a day. 4. Keep the […]
The client asks “Is there anything else we can do to help control my pain?” The nurse’s most in-formed suggestion concerning complementary therapies is: 1. “Massage therapy may help you; it certainly helped me.” 2. “Most complementary therapies will help decrease your pain.” 3. “Have you ever thought about seeing a chiropractor? Manipulation often helps […]
A client is discussing an exercise program that includes running 1.5 miles 3 times a week. Which of the following suggestions made by the nurse is most likely to result in minimizing the client’s risk for injury? 1. Stretching before and after running 2. Alternating running paths every week 3. Hydrating well with sports drinks […]
