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Interprofessional Care of the Client and Family Across the Lifespan II
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Showing 25 questions, Sign in for moreWhich statement would be correct for a patient with type 2 diabetes who was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia?
The nurse completes visual inspection of a client's abdomen. What technique should the nurse perform next in the abdominal examination?
Which type of epileptic seizure is characterized by a sudden lapse of consciousness for 5 to 30 seconds?
The client does not have a medical or surgical history. He takes no medications.
X-Ray: bimalleolar fracture of the right ankle
- Crutches
- Non-weight bearing status Apply a splint to the ankle
- Acetaminophen-Oxycodone 5/325 mg PO
17-year-old male arrives at the emergency department following playing baseball. He slid into a base, felt a 'pop', and had pain in his right ankle.
The client reports pain of 7 out of 10 in his right ankle, which is described as throbbing. Right pedal pulse was 2+, and the sensation was intact.
The client had a limited and painful range of motion in his ankle. Significant swelling and bruising in the ankle were observed.
The emergency department nurse cares for a client with right ankle pain.
Complete the statement below:
While teaching the client how to use crutches, the nurse should instruct the client to ambulate using the _________________and based on the client ____________ ?
Which of the following patients is most likely experiencing Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome based on their symptoms?
The nurse observes a novice nurse caring for a client experiencing status epilepticus. It will require immediate intervention if the novice nurse does which of the following?
A 71-year-old male arrives with his daughter with concerns about memory loss. The client's daughter reports that he has forgotten key dates, such as birthdays and his wedding anniversary, over the past six months. She emphasized that he would never forget these dates. Further, the client's daughter also reports that driving has become more difficult and that the client has been involved in two minor accidents over the past six months. He has also misplaced three sets of keys. The daughter describes her father's judgment as 'declining' along with his memory. The client's daughter is concerned that her father may have dementia.
The client is alert and fully oriented. The client had difficulty with remote memory questioning. Immediate and recent memory was intact. The client denied any pain or physical symptoms, stating, "I'm here because my daughter insisted."
A client arrives at the clinic with his daughter, reporting memory impairments:
Which of the following clinical feature are consistent with delirium? Select all that apply?
The nurse is caring for a client who has ascites and hepatic encephalopathy. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify with the primary healthcare provider (PHCP)?
A nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of Paget's disease. The nurse anticipates the provider will prescribe which of the following medications for this client?
A nurse notes that a client's serum potassium level is 5.9 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this as an expected finding in the client with:
A 25-year-old female presents with amenorrhea and hirsutism and is diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Lab testing will most likely reveal:
A female client has just been diagnosed with condylomata acuminata (genital warts).
What information is appropriate to tell this client?
Nurse Lily is assessing a male client diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which symptom most likely prompted the client to seek medical attention?
The RN is serving as preceptor to a new graduate nurse who has recently passed the RN licensure (NCLEX®) examination. The new nurse has only been on the unit for 2 days. Which patient should be assigned to the new graduate nurse?
The client is brought to the ER after falling off a roof and landing on his back. A T4 spinal fracture is diagnosed. The client's blood pressure is 74/40 mmHg, pulse is 55/min, and skin is pink and dry. What of the following nursing actions is a priority?
The nurse is reviewing the record of a female client with Crohn's disease. Which stool characteristics should the nurse expect to note documented in the client's record?
After reviewing the laboratory reports of a client, a nurse finds that the client has chronic pelvic inflammatory disorder (PID). Which condition should the nurse anticipate in the client?
Which antidiabetic medication is a sulfonylurea?
While reviewing the clinical history of a client with brain injury, the nurse finds that there is a periorbital ecchymosis, which is referred to as raccoon eyes. The client also has leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the nose. Which fracture should the nurse suspect in the client?
A client is brought to the hospital because of severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. The client reports increased pain in the abdomen and in the epigastric region radiating to the back when lying supine. Upon physical assessment, the nurse finds that the client has fever and hypotension.
What should the nurse infer from these findings?
Jane, a 20-year old college student is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of myasthenia gravis. She is scheduled to have a series of diagnostic studies for myasthenia gravis, including a Tensilon test. In preparing her for this procedure, the nurse explains that her response to the medication will confirm the diagnosis if Tensilon produces:
A patient with gonorrhea is treated with a single IM dose of ceftriaxone and is given a prescription for azithromycin (Zithromax) 1000 mg 1 dose. What rationale should the nurse provide to the patient for this combination?
A 21-year-old college student has come to see the nurse practitioner for treatment of a vaginal infection. Physical assessment reveals inflammation of the vagina and vulva, and vaginal discharge has a cottage cheese appearance. These findings are consistent with:
The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client who is newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which signs and symptoms should the nurse describe when teaching the client about hypoglycemia?
A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
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