ar disease. Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder? a. An ulcer at the tip of a toe b. Hair loss distal to the client’s calves c. Leg pain at rest d. Edema of the ankle 3. A nurse is assessing a client who has pericarditis. In which of the following areas of the client’s chest should the nurse place the stethoscope to best hear a pericardial friction rub? (select HOT spot) Answer: D 4. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why the fluid in the water-seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. “This means your lung is fully expanded “ b. “This indicates a possible leak” c. “Suction pressure that is too high causes this” d. “Your breathing pattern causes this” – page 111 5. A community health nurse is reviewing home care instructions with an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following is the priority topic for the nurse to review with the client? a. Daily sodium restriction b. Daily exercise routine c. Changes in weight d. Fluid intake record 6. A nurse is teaching a client about the use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit. Which of the following statements should the nurse include? a. “Apply lotion to the site prior to attaching the electrodes” b. “This device requires access to a 220-volt outlet” c. “This device delivers heat via electrodes that are attached to the affected area” d. “Adjust the dial until you feel a ‘pins and needles’ sensation” – page 648 7. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. “Use raised toilet seat to maintain your hips above the knees” – page 455 b. “Twist at the waist when standing from a seated position” c. “Move your stronger leg first when using a walker” d. “Apply a heating pad to the operative hip to decrease pain” 8. A nurse finds a client in bed, unresponsive and breathing. Which of the following action should the nurse take first? a. Establish IV access b. Apply blood pressure cuff c. Palpate for the client’s carotid pulse d. Initiate cardiac monitoring for the client 9. A nurse is caring who is experiencing a hypertensive crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Initiate IV dopamine infusion b. Perform neurological assessments c. Place the client supine d. Begin an IV bolus of lactated ringer’s 10. A nurse is providing discharge teaching about blood sugar monitoring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse should instruct the client to obtain which of the following supplies? a. Sterile lancets b. Compression stockings c. Hand mirror d. Toenail clippers 11. A nurse is completing discharge teaching who has a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in the left arm. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Do not elevate the arm above the level of the heart b. Change the catheter dressing daily c. Use 10-mL syringe to flush line – page 176 d. Clean the insertion site using 20- mL of hydrogen peroxide 12. A nurse is preparing naloxone 10 mcg/kg via IV bolus to a client who weights 220 lbs. The amount available is 0.4 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to the nearest tenth) 2.5 mL 13. A nurse is caring for a client who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Remove soiled linens from the room after each change b. Give the dosimeter badge to the oncoming nurse at the end of the shift c. Apply a second pair of gloves before touching the client’s implant if it dislodges d. Limit family member visits to 30 min per day Page 605 14. A nurse is providing teaching to a client and his partner about performing peritoneal dialysis at home. When discussing peritonitis, which of the following manifestations should the nurse identify as the earliest indication of this complication? a. Generalized abdominal pain b. Cloudy effluent – page 381 c. Increased heart rate d. Fever 15. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and distended jugular veins. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following prescribed medications? a. Pantoprazole b. Acetaminophen c. Furosemide d. Diphenhydramine 16. A nurse is planning care for a client who has upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a peptic ulcer. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? a. Provide ketorolac for abdominal pain b. Administer nitroprusside IV based on the client’s weight c. Insert a large bore nasogastric tube – page 330 d. Ensure that the client has a 22-gauge IV line in place 17. A nurse is caring for a client who has bladder cancer and a WBC count of 900/mm3. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Instruct client to avoid eating raw fruit – page 615 b. Move the client to a negative pressure room c. Use contact isolation while providing care d. Apply pressure to venipuncture sites for 10 min 18. A nurse is caring for a patient who has hypotension, cool and clammy skin, tachycardia and tachypnea. Which of the following positions should the nurse place the client? a. Reverse Trendelenburg – page 397 b. Feet elevated c. Side lying d. High-fowler’s 19. A nurse is caring for a client who weights 190 lb and is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition. If the RDA Protein is 0.8g/kg of body weight, how many grams of protein should the client receive daily (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero) Answer: 69 grams 20. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a central venous access device for intermittent infusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Flush a catheter using a 10 mL syringe b. Use clean technique when changing the dressing c. Cleanse the site with Provo dine iodine d. Change the dressing every 24 hours 21. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contradiction to receiving heparin? a. Thalassemia b. Rheumatoid arthritis c. COPD d. Thrombocytopenia 22. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has dementia. Which of the following question should the nurse ask to assess the client's abstract thinking? a. What is meant by saying “don't beat around the bush?” b. What do you understand about your condition? c. Can you count backwards from 100 in intervals of 7? d. Can you state where you were born? 23. A nurse is completing an assessment of an older adult client and notes reddened areas over the bony prominences, but the client's skin is intact. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Apply an occlusive dressing b. Turn and reposition the client every 4 hours c. Support bony prominences with pillows d. Massage Tourette in areas three times daily 24. A nurse is reviewing a cardiac rhythm strip of a client who has atrial flutter. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Progressively longer PR durations b. Undetectable p waves c. Absent PR intervals with ventricular rate of 40 to 60 / minutes d) d. Sawtooth pattern with atrial rate of 252 to 400 / minutes 25. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an abdominal paracentesis. The nurse should plan to take which of the following actions? a. Administer a stool softener following the procedure b. Ask the client to empty his bladder prior to the procedure – Page 311 c. Instruct the client to take deep breaths and hold them during the procedure d. Assist the client into the left lateral position during the procedure 26. A nurse is assessing a client following the insertion of a central venous catheter. Which of the following findings indicates a pneumothorax? a. Diminished breath sounds b. Itching over the incision c. Distended neck veins d. Irregular heart rate 27. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving opioids for pain management. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Monitor urinary output for retention b. avoid taking anti emetics with the medication c. restrict fluid intake If you experience constipation d. itching Indicates you are having an allergic reaction to the medication 28. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has asthma and a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I should clean the cap of the inhaler once per week b. I should shake the inhaler before I use it c. I Should wait 15 seconds between puffs d. I should inhale the medication quickly 29. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is having left-sided cardiac catheterization. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. You should plan to remain in bed for 18 hours after the procedure b. you will have blood pressure measurement every 5 minutes for the first two hours after the procedure c. You will receive a general anesthetic during the procedure d. You should expect warm sensation after the injection of the contrast dye during the procedure – Page 172 30. A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse anticipate with the client's condition? a. Bradycardia b. Headache – page 265 c. Heat intolerance d. Flushed skin color 31. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Warfarin about foods that affect the INR. The nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following Foods interact with this medication? a. Kale – page 151 b. Beef stew c. Yogurt d. Orange juice 32. A nurse is monitoring an older adult client who has an extrapolation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The nurse notes petechia on the client's skin which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Determine the client's blood type b. Avoid administering IV pain medication c. Implement airborne precautions d. Institute bleeding precautions 33. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who is receiving treatment for genital herpes. Which of the following statements by the client indicates effectiveness of the teaching? a. I should expect to take my medication for three weeks b. I should apply antibiotic ointment to the lesions – page 490 c. I should expect my lesions to resolve in 6 weeks d. I should use natural skin condoms during sexual intercourse 34. A nurse in an emergency department is preparing a client for emergency surgery. The client's blood alcohol level is 180 mg / DL, which of the following action is the nurse’s priority? a. Insert an NG Tube b. Obtain consent for surgery c. Apply anti-embolic stockings d. Insert an indwelling urinary catheter 35. A nurse suspects that a client who has diabetes mellitus is experiencing hypoglycemia. Which of the following assessment findings supports this suspicion? a. Cool, clammy skin b. Kussmaul respirations c. Acetone breath d. Increased urine output 36. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving radiation. The client reports nausea since the therapy was initiated. Which of the following considerations should the nurse include when finding the clients meals? a. Offer hot beverages with meals b. Offer a snack prior to radiation therapy c. Offer highly seasoned foods d. Offer frequent high carbohydrate meals – page 366 37. A charge nurse receives a call from the house supervisor requesting room assignments for four new clients. Based on the information diagnosis which of the following clients requires a private room? a. A client who reports having fever, night sweats, and cough for 2 days b. An older adult client who was admitted with aspiration pneumonia c. A client who has diabetes mellitus and is presenting with acute ketoacidosis d. A client who has a compound fracture of the right femur 38. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (select all the apply) a. Tremors b. Reports of nausea and vomiting c. Serum glucose 380 mg/dL d. Serum pH 7.6 e. Fruity smelling breath 39. A nurse is planning a staff education session about hepatitis A. Which of the following information should the nurse include? a. Immunization for Hepatitis A is recommended prior to travel to high-risk areas b. The incubation of hepatitis A is 5 to 10 days c. Hepatitis A is transmitted is through blood-to-blood exposure d. Clients who have Hepatitis A require a broad-spectrum antibiotic 40. A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced liver disease. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor when assessing this client? a. Phosphate level b. glucose level c. serum troponin d. Serum ammonia 41. A nurse is planning care for a client who has status epilepticus. Which of the following interventions is the nurse’s priority to include? a. Administer phenytoin IV bolus to the client b. Provide the client oxygen at 6 L / min using a nasal cannula c. Turn the client to the lateral position during seizure activity d. Administer diazepam intravenously to the client 42. A nurse is caring for a client who had a total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent hip dislocation? a. Elevate the knees higher than the hips when sitting b. Remove the wedge device when turning c. Encourage the client to lean forward when attempting to stand d. Place two bed pillows between the legs when in bed - Page 455 43. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Total parenteral Nutrition (TPN) The crane infusion is almost complete and the new solution is not available which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Infuse dextrose 10% in water b. decrease that TPN infusion rate c. disconnect and flush the IV access line d. administer lactated ringers through the peripheral IV site 44. A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postoperative following application of an external fixator for a tibial fracture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Adjust the clamps on the fixator frame b. Maintain the affected extremity in a dependent position c. Palpate the dorsalis pedis pulse d. Wrap sterile gauze on the sharp point of the pins 45. A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who experienced a full thickness burn injury to the lower torso 1 hour ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Hypotension – Page 500 b. Bradycardia c. Decrease respiratory rate d. Urinary diuresis 46. A nurse is planning care for an older adult client who has Meniere's disease. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? a. Perform range of motion exercises to the client's neck every 4 hours b. Limited client’s fluid intake to 1500 ml / day c. Administer aspirin if the client reports a headache d. Encourage the client to change position slowly – page 73 47. Was not able to take photo of question… But I remember choosing the second option... A nurse is preparing to perform gastric lavage for a client who has bleeding gastric ulcer. Which of the following equipment should the nurse plan to use for this procedure? *** I think this question goes with this picture, but not for sure*** 48. A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a skull fracture. Which of the following assessment findings should be of greatest concern to the nurse? a. Pulse pressure changes from 30 to 20 mmhg b. bilateral pupil diameter changes from 4 to 2 mm c. WBC count changes from 9,000 to 16,000 / mm 3 d. Glasgow Coma Scale score changes from 14 to 9 49. A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when performing a close intermittent irrigation? a. Use a 3ml syringe to perform the catheter irrigation b. Clamp the catheter above the specimen port c. Place the client in Trendelenburg position d. Inject the irrigation solution slowly into the catheter 50. A nurse is completing discharge teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of AIDS. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I will need to take my clothes to the dry cleaners to sterilize them b. I will wipe up areas soiled with body fluids with alcohol and immediately disposed of the trash (should be cleaned with bleach not alcohol) c. I will be sure to wear gloves and wash my hands when I change my cat's litter box d. I will increase the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables I consume 51. A nurse is caring for a client who is post-operative following an endoscopy with moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse’s priority? a. Level of pain b. Gag reflex – page 323 c. Warmth of extremities d. Temperature 52. Nurse is caring for an older adult client who is suspected of having septicemia. Which of the following actions is the nurses priority? a. Obtain a history to determine recent injuries b. Obtain a broad-spectrum antibiotic for Rapid Administration c. Obtain a WBC count with differential d. Obtain a blood specimen for culture and sensitivity testing 53. A nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a total laryngectomy. Which of the following findings is the nurse’s priority for immediate intervention? a. Blood-tinged secretions b. Tachypnea c. Fever d. IV infiltration 54. A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency department after a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent the onset of acute kidney failure? a. Administer IV fluids to the client b. insert a urinary catheter c. initiate beta-blocker therapy d. prepare the client for an intravenous pyelogram 55. A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from surgery with an external fixator to the left tibia. Which of the following assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse? a. A client has 100 ml blood in the closed suction drain b. The client's capillary refill in the left toe is 6 seconds c. The client has an oral temperature of 38.3 C (100.9 Fahrenheit) d. The client reports a pain level of 7 on a scale from 0 to 10 at the operative site 56. A nurse is an emergency department is reviewing a client's ECG reading. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has a first-degree heart block? a. More P waves than QRS complexes b. Prolonged PR intervals c. Mon discernible P waves d. No correlation between P and QRS waves 57. A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who is being admitted with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medication places the client at an increased risk for developing diabetes insipidus? a. Ranitidine b. Atorvastatin c. Propranolol d. Lithium- page 521 58. A nurse is planning care for a client who has left-sided hemiplegia following a stroke which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Place a plate guard on the client’s meal tray b. Position the bedside table on the client's left side c. Remind the client to use a cane on his left side while ambulating d. Provide the client with a short-handled reacher 59. A nurse is administering potassium chloride via IV infusion to a client who has severe hypokalemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Start the infusion at 30 mEq/hr – max rate is 10 mEq/hr b. Assess the client for a positive Chvostek's sign c. Monitor the client for adequate urine output – page 286 d. Check infusion site at least every 4 hours 60. A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client. Which of the following assessment is the nurse’s priority? a. Surgical site b. Level of consciousness c. Respiratory status – page 666 d. Pain level 61. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is scheduled for a CT scan with contrast media. Which of the following medication should the nurse instruct the client to withhold for 48 hours following the procedure? a. Carvedilol b. Furosemide c. Metformin d. Clopidogrel 62. Nurse is caring for a client who has pancreatitis and has been receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which of the following Laboratory test should the nurse monitor for overall nutritional status? a. Creatinine b. Prealbumin – page 309 c. Lipase d. C-reactive protein 63. A nurse is teaching a client who has endometriosis about the adverse effects of leuprolide. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Pallor b. Increased appetite c. Bone loss d. Hypoglycemia 64. A nurse is caring for a client who had an arterial revascularization of the right lower extremity which of the following is the priority action the nurse should plan to take after contacting the provider? (Click on the “exhibit” button for additional information about the client) a. Increase the Heparin infusion rate per protocol b. Increase the insulin infusion rate per protocol c. Start an IV fluid bolus of 0.9% sodium chloride 500 ml to infuse over 1 hour d. Change the PCA timing of the patient control bolus every 15 minutes 65. A nurse is planning the discharge of a client who had an ischemic stroke. The nurse should ensure that the client is discharged with which of the following types of pharmacologic therapy? a. Opioid analgesic b. Anticonvulsant c. Anti-thrombotic d. Diuretic 66. A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy the nurse notes that the client appears withdrawn and looks away during ostomy care. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Ask the client how they feel about the stoma b. Make a referral for the client to see an ostomy nurse c. Include the client’s partner in stoma care education d. Wducate the client about expected stoma appearance 67. A nurse is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client following a chemical splash to the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? a. Administer proparacaine eye drops into the affected eye b. Places strip of pH paper on to the cul-de-sac of the affected eye c. Collect information about the irritant that caused an injury (assess first) d. Instill 0.9% sodium chloride solution into the affected eye 68. A nurse is teaching a client who has AIDS and wishes to continue self-care at home despite living alone. Which of the following actions by the nurse demonstrates client advocacy? a. Remind the client of the importance of the medication adherence b. Initiate a referral for the client to a home health agency c. Instruct the client to avoid eating raw vegetables d. Tell the client to avoid places where there are large crowds of people 69. A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report? a. Alkaline phosphate 125 units /L b. Clay-colored stools c. Platelets 70,000 / mm3 d. Distended abdomen 70. A home health nurse is providing nutrition education for a client who has trigeminal neuralgia. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend? a. Graham crackers b. Iced coffee c. Vanilla pudding d. Vegetable soup 71. A nurse is teaching about food choices to a client who has chronic kidney disease and must limit potassium intake. Which of the following choices should the nurse recommend as containing the least potassium? a. Half cup non-fat yogurt b. Two tablespoons of peanut butter c. 1 Cup white rice d. One medium baked potato with skin 72. A nurse is planning care for a client who has a full-thickness burns on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? a. Limit visitation time for client’s children to 40 minutes per day b. Clean the equipment in the client's room once per week c. Provide a diet of fresh fruits and vegetable for the client d. Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites 73. A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer. The client tells the nurse, “I would prefer to try vitamins and minerals instead of chemotherapy” which of the following responses should the nurse make? a. I have never heard of any holistic treatment that is effective b. You should ask your provider about your plan c. The best way to treat your cancer is chemotherapy d. Tell me what you know about chemotherapy 74. A nurse is planning to teach a client whose provider has prescribed a low purine diet. The nurse should plan to instruct the client that he can include which of the following foods in his diet (select all that apply) a. Sardines b. Nuts c. Apricots d. Liver e. Scallops 75. Nurse is caring for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a paint scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take? a. Place pillows under the client’s knee b. Gently massage the area around the client’s incision c. Apply an ice pack to the client’s knee – Page 454 d. Perform range of motion exercises to the client’s knee 76. A nurse is caring for a client who has lower extremity fracture and a prescription for crutches. Which of the following client statements indicates that the client is adapting to their role change? a. I will need to have my partner take over shopping for groceries and cooking the meals for us b. It's going to be difficult to tell my parents I can't take them to their appointments anymore c. I feel bad that I have to ask my partner to keep the house clean d. These crutches will make it impossible to care for my child 77. A nurse is assessing a client who is preoperative and reports an allergy to bananas. The nurse should recognize that the client is at risk for an allergic cross-reactivity to which of the following substances? a. Adhesive tape b. Latex – page 659 c. Anesthetics d. Povidone iodine 78. A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to first? a. A client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in oxygen saturation of 89% b. A client who has left-sided paralysis and slurred speech from a prior stroke c. A client who has thrombocytopenia and reports a nosebleed d. A client who has multiple sclerosis and reports ataxia and vertigo 79. A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving two units packed RBC's. Which of the following manifestation indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? a. Back pain b. Hypertension c. Chills – page 260 d. Bradycardia 80. A nurse is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about foot care. Which of the following instruction should the nurse include? a. Use a heating pad to keep your feet warm at night b. Wear loose-fitting slippers around the house c. Where cotton rather than nylon socks – page 551 d. Wash your face twice per day with antibacterial soap and hot water 81. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of the DVTs? a. NSAID use b. Hypertension c. Oral contraceptive use d. Cirrhosis 82. A nurse is administering furosemide 80 mg PO twice-daily to a client who has pulmonary edema. Which of the following assessment findings indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective? a. Respiratory rate of 24/min b. Adventitious breath sounds c. Weight loss of 1.8 kg (4 lb) in the past 24 hours d. Elevation in blood pressure 83. A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a client who has acute heart failure. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as a contradiction for receiving the medication? a. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL b. Sodium 136 mEq/L c. Potassium 3.2 mEq/L d. BUN 18 mg/dL 84. A nurse on an oncology unit is caring for a client who is receiving internal radiation therapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Place the dosimeter film badge on a client's door b. Wear a lead apron when providing client care – Page 606 c. Leave the door to the client’s room open d. Allow visitors to hold the clients hand 85. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and has been following a treatment plan for 3 months which of the following results should the nurse monitor to determine long-term glycemic control? a. Glycosylated hemoglobin level b. fasting blood glucose level c. oral glucose tolerance test results d. post-prandial blood glucose level 86. A nurse is reviewing the plan of care for a client who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate including in the plan? (click on the exhibit button for additional information about the client) a. Place the client in a private room b. Hold the client’s phenytoin – therapeutic range is 10-20 mcg/mL c. Check the client’s stool for occult blood d. Administer regular insulin to the client 87. A nurse is preparing to administer two units of packed RBCs to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Transfuse each unit of blood over five hours b. Change the IV tubing after each unit of blood is transfused c. Administer the blood through a 22-gauge intravenous catheter d. Prime the tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride – Page 260 88. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal failure. The client displays the following ABG results: pH: 7.24 paCO2: 44 mm Hg, paO2: 84 mmHg, HCO3 : 18 mEq/ L base excess - 2 and O2 saturation 95% The nurse should include that the client has which of the following acid-base balances ? a. Metabolic alkalosis b. Respiratory acidosis c. Respiratory alkalosis d. Metabolic acidosis 89. A nurse in a provider's office is teaching a client about the self-management of GERD which of the following instruction should the nurse include? a. Lie down 30 minutes after each meal b. Sleep with the head of your bed elevated 6 inches c. Increase your caloric intake by 250 calories per day d. Eat A light meal 1 hour before bedtime 90. A nurse is monitoring a client's heart rhythm following insertion of a permanent pacemaker which of the following images should the nurse expect? Answer: D 91. A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client needs a referral for cardiac rehabilitation? a. I hate how I feel all the time b. I am too tired to brush my teeth c. I Will Weight myself daily d. I need to start eating a low sodium diet 92. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate. The client reports bladder spasms and the nurse observes decreased urinary output. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Remove the indwelling urinary catheter b. Decrease transaction of the catheter c. Flush the catheter manually with 0.9% sodium chloride d. Administer ibuprofen 400 mg for pain relief 93. A nurse is discussing nutrition options with a client who has a new diagnosis of COPD. Which of the following statements should the nurse take? a. Plan to include high protein foods in each of your meals b. Increase your intake of vegetables such as broccoli and brussels sprouts c. Drink a glass of milk with each meal d. Consume three large meals throughout the day 94. A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about the use of a peak flow meter. After setting the meter to the zero baseline, what is the sequence of steps the nurse should instruct the client to take? Rent the Seas move the steps into the box of the right placing them in the selected order of performance. Use all steps) 1) Stand upright 2) Fill your lungs with a deep breath 3) Seal your lips around the mouthpiece 4) Exhale forcefully and quickly 5) Record the highest of three consecutive readings 95. A nurse is caring for a client who has bounding pulses, crackles on auscultation, and pink frothy secretions when receiving suction. The nurse should recognize these assessment findings us indicating which of the following? a. Aspiration b. Increased cardiac output c. Pleural effusion d. Fluid volume excess – page 210 96. A nurse in a clinic is providing for preventive teaching to an older client during a Well Visit. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following immunizations are recommended for healthy adults after age 60 (select all that apply) a. Human papillomavirus b. Pneumococcal polysaccharide c. Meningococcal d. Influenza e. Herpes zoster 97. A nurse is caring for a client who has a traumatic brain injury. The client, who has been quiet and cooperative, becomes agitated and restless. Which of the following assessment should the nurse perform first? a. Blood pressure b. Blood glucose c. Urinary output d. Motor responses 98. A nurse is preparing to administer piperacillin 3.375 grams by intermittent IV bolus every 6 hours. Available is piperacillin 3.375 grams in dextrose 5% in water 100 ml to infuse over 30 minutes. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many ml /hr? (round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) Answer: 200 ml/hr 99. Nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who was involved in an explosion. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first question (click on the exhibit button for additional information about the client) a. Initiate peripheral IV access b. Obtain an ECG c. Notify the rapid response team d. Calculate the extent of burns using the rule of nines 100. A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect to find? a. Oliguria b. Poor skin turgor c. Pitting edema d. S3 - S4 Galloping heart sounds A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? Lymphedema A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuos IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse set the IV ump to administer? 33 A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? I should lie down when I take this medication A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching. Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom A nurse is planning care for a client following a cardiac catheterization. which of the following actions should the nurse take. Maintain the client's affected extremity in extension A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has an impaired immune system due to chemotherapy. which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Change your pet's litter box daily a nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion and reports thirst. The client's urinary output was 4,000 ml over past 24 hr. the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following IV medications? Desmopressin A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who recently started therapy with an ACE inhibitor and reports nagging dry cough. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? Sucking on a lozenge may reduce the frequency of your cough A nurse is taking an admission history from a client who reports Raynaud's disease. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse identify as a parenteral trigger for exacerbation of Raynaud's? Using nicotine transdermal patch A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous device and notes the tubing has become disconnected. the client develops dyspnea and tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? ... A nurse is completing an assessment of an older client and notes reddened areas over the bony prominences, but the client's skin is intact. which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Support bony prominences with pillows A home health nurse is making an initial visit to a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following actions is the priority for the nurse to take? ... A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. which of the following actions should the nurse take first? (click on rhe "exhibit" button for additional information about the client Initiate airborne precautions A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client to identify factors for colorectal cancer. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as increasing the client's risk? Historyof Crohn's disease A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for a mastectomy. The client tells the nurse, "I'm not sure I want to have a mastectomy." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? I can give you additional information about the procedure A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed RBCs to a client who is anemic. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow. 1. obtain venous access using a 19-gauge needle 2. Obtain the unit of a packed RBCs from blood bank 3. verify blood compatibility with another nurse 4. Initiate traensfuntion of the unit of packed RBCs 5. Remain with the client for the first 15 to 30 minutes A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client following a modified left radical mastectomy with breast expander. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching. I should expect less than 25 ml of secretions per day in the drainage devices A critical care nurse is assessing a client who has a severe head injury. In response to painful stimuli, the client does not open her eyes, displays decerebrate posturing and makes incomprehensible sounds. which of the following glasgow Coma scale scores should the nurse assign the client? 5 A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure and instructs him to limit sodium intake to 2 g per day. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I can have a frozen fruit juice bar for dessert A nurse is preparing to perform ocular irrigation for a client following a chemical splash to the eye. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first? instill 0.9% sodium chloride solution into the affected eye A nurse is assessing a client following extubation from a which of the following findings should the nurse intervene immediately? Stridor A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports of a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Elevated blood glucose A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Urine specific gravity 1.001 A nurse is planning care for a client who has a pulmonary embolism. which of the following interventions should the nurse include? Initiate a continuos IV heparin infusion a nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Avoid extremely hot or cold temperatures A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who is in hypovolemic shock. Which of the following ac ons should the nurse take first? Insert a large-bore IV catheter A nurse is caring for a client who has an arteriovenous graft . Which of the following findings indicates adequate circulation on of the graft? Palpable thrill A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is receiving a loop diure c. Which of the following nding indicates hypokalemia? Muscle weakness A nurse is caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) Which of the following is the priority intervention by the nurse? Infuse 0.9% normal saline A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has an ileostomy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will expect my stools to be loss A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutri on through a central line. The current bag is nearly empty, and a new bag is unavailable from the pharmacy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Switch the infusion to a 10% dextrose solution A nurse is caring for a client who is 6hr postopera ve following a thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling and numbness in the hands. The nurse should identify this as a sign of which of the following electrolyte imbalance? Hypocalcemia A nurse in a provider office is caring for a client who has total vision loss and is the handler of a service dog. which of the following actions should the nurse take to show consideration for the client and the service animal? Consult the client before approaching the dog. A nurse is reviewing medications taken at home with a client who has angina. which of the following statements by the client indicates an underestanding of the teaching? I should lie down before taking a dose of isosorbide dinitrate A nurse in the post anesthesia care unit is assessing a client following an appendectomy and finds a 2 cm (3/4 in) area of blood on the postoperative dressing. which of the following actions should the nurse take? Apply pressure A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving mechanical ventilation. which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? ... A nurse is planning care for a client who has full-thickness burns on the lower extremities. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include? Apply new gloves when alternating between wound care sites. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has tuberculosis and a new prescription for pyrazinamide. The nurse should instruct the client to notify the provider if which of the following adverse effects occurs? Jaundice A nurse is planning care for a client who has left-side hemiplegia following a stroke. which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Position the client's table on the left side A nurse is performing an ear irriga on for a client. Which of the following ac ons should the nurse take? Point the type of the syringe toward the top of the ear canal A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomi ng. Which of the following medica ons should the nurse administer prior to chemotherapy? Ondasteron A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a halo device and is reviewing new prescription ons from the provider. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions ons with the provider? May operate a motor vehicle when no longer taking analgesics A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? You will to return in 2 weeks to provide a sputum specimen. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Frothy sputum A nurse is planning care for a client who has osteoarthritis of the knees. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Place a large pillow under the client's knees when resting. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The client reports sharp lower abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check the client's urine output A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has a peripheral arterial disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following statements by the client indications understanding of the teaching "I rest in my recliner with my feet elevated for about an hour every afternoon" A nurse in a provider's office is teaching a client about the self-management of GERD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Sleep with the head of the bed elevated 6 inches A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a partial thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to report to the provider? High-pitched sound on inspiration A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following a below the knee amputation and asks about the purpose of maintaining an elastic bandage around the residual limb of the extremity. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse. Why do you think your life is over? A nurse is planning care for a client who is 8 hr postoperative following a coronary artery bypass grafting. which of the following assessments should the nurse plan to perform first? Measure the client's core body temperature A nurse is providing instructions ons to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions ons should the nurse include in the discharge plan? You will need to be monitor for 15 minutes after receiving each medication close A nurse is caring for a client who has hypotension, cool and clammy skin, tachycardia, and tachypnea. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client? Feet elevated A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure ulcer. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an indication the wound is healing? Dark red granulation tissue A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new tracheostomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I'll cut a slit in a clean gauze pad to use as a stoma dressing A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a client who has acute heart failure. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse identify as a contraindica on for receiving the medica on? Potassium 3.2 mEq/L A nurse is assessing a client who has myasthenia gravis. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client needs a referral for occupational therapy? I have a hard time with brushing my hair A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who will be self-administering insulin at home. Which of the following informa on should the nurse include regarding needle disposal? You can discard needles in an empty bleach bottle with a lid A nurse is assessing a client who has an arteriovenous (AV) gra in the le forearm. Which of the following ndings should indicate to the nurse a complica on of vascular access? a. Presence of a palpable thrill b. Dilated appearance of the AV site c. 2 le radial pulse d. Absence of a bruit d. Absence of a bruit A client who is ideal and communicates using sign language is being admitted by a nurse who does not know sign language. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Request an interpreter during the initial assessment A nurse is teaching a client. about the nurse of the incentive spirometer. which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? Hold breaths 3 to 5 seconds before exhaling A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a spinal cord injury in a diving accident. which of the following actions should the nurse take? Monitor urine output hourly A nurse is planning care for a client who has a central venous access device for intermittent infusions. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Flush the catheter using a 10-ml syringe b. Use clean technique when changing the dressing C. Cleanse the site with povidone-iodine D. Change the dressing every 24hr Flush the catheter using a 10 ml syringe A nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Which of the following action should the nurse take first? a. Prepare the client for peritoneal lavage b. Check the color of the client's skin c. Administer an opioid analgesic d. Remove all of the client's clothing d. Remove all of the client's clothing A nurse is caring for a client following a bronchoscopy. Which of the following action should the nurse take first? a. Provide the client with sips of water. b. Instruct the client to report bleeding. c. Inform the client they might experience a low-grade fever. d. Check the client's gag reflex d. Check the client's gag reflex A nurse is teaching a client about using a metered-dose rescue inhaler. which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? Exhale fully before bringing the inhaler to your lips A nurse is instruc ng a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus about the sick- day rules. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. "I will consume 250grams of carbohydrates daily while I'm sick." b. "I will monitor my blood glucose every 8hours." c. "I will not take my diabetes medica ons while I am sick." d. I will check my urine for ketones if my blood glucose is greater than 240 mg/dL d. I will check my urine for ketones if my blood glucose is greater than 240 mg/dL A nurse is reviewing ABG results for a client who has COPD. Which of the following ndings should the nurse expect? a. HCO3-25 mEq/L b. PaO2 85mmHg c. pH 7.38 d. PaCO2 48 mm Hg d.PaCO2 48 mm Hg A nurse is admi ng a client to a medical unit following placement of a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following ndings requires further assessment by the nurse? a. Hiccups b. Sneezing c. Presence of a sharp spike prior to the QRS complex on the ECG d. Presence of intrinsic P waves following a QRS complex on the ECG a.Hiccups A nurse is preparing to administer daily medications to a client who is undergoing a procedure at 1000 that requires IV contrast dye. which of the following routine medications to give at 0800 should the nurse withhold? a. Metformin b. Metoprolol c. Valporic acid d. Fluticasone Metformin A nurse is assessing for compartment syndrome in a client who has a short leg cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of this condition? Pain that increases with passive movement results from a decrease in blood flow in the extremity caused by a decrease in the muscle compartment size due to a cast that is too tight. Not studied (89) You haven't studied these terms yet! Select these 89 A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a severe form of stage II Lyme disease. Which of the following statements made by the client reflects an understanding of the teaching? My joints ache because I have Lyme disease A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin 600 mg PO daily to a client. The amount available is oral solution 125 mg/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) 24 A nurse is caring for a client who has an arterial line. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? place a pressure bag around the flush solution because the pressure from an artery is greater than that of the line. A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority? Report of sore throat which could be a manifestation of an infection. The client is at risk for neutropenia due to myelosuppression; therefore, an infection could lead to sepsis. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Facial butterfly rash A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative following a parathyroidectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as the priority? Place tach tray at the bedside in case of airway obstruction A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Low urine specific gravity Decreased water reabsorption by the renal tubules is caused by an alteration in antidiuretic hormone release or the kidneys' responsiveness to the hormone. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has stage II cervical cancer and is scheduled for brachytherapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? You will need to stay still in the bed during each treatment session. limited movement because excessive movement can cause the radioactive source to become dislodged. A nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for a thoracentesis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan? Encourage the client to take deep breaths after the procedure A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The client becomes restless, dyspneic, and has crackles noted to the lung bases. Which of the following actions should the nurse anticipate taking? Slow the infusion rate circulatory overload. The nurse should slow or stop the infusion to improve the client's ability to breathe, place the client in an upright position, and notify the provider. The provider might prescribe a diuretic to alleviate the fluid overload. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has end-stage kidney disease and is waiting for a kidney transplant. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? Hemodialys is something required following surgery When a kidney comes from a deceased donor, it might not function immediately, requiring the recipient to continue hemodialysis postoperatively. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? Constipation decrease in the client's metabolism, resulting in slow motility of the gastrointestinal tract. A nurse is providing preoperative teaching for a client who is scheduled for a mastectomy. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? I will refer you to community resources that can provide support A nurse is caring for a client who had a nephrostomy tube inserted 12 hr ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Client reports back pain indicate that the nephrostomy tube is dislodged or clogged. A nurse is teaching a family about the care of a parent who has a new diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Create complete outfits and allow the client to select one each day A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and tells the nurse that they would like to have acupuncture because it provides greater relief than pain medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "I can speak to the provider about incorporating acupuncture into your treatment plan." A nurse is caring for a client following extubation of an endotracheal tube 10 min ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? Stridor A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who developed chest pain 6 hr ago. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of a myocardial infarction (MI)? Troponin I 8 ng/mL A nurse is preparing to administer a blood transfusion to a client who has anemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check for the type and number of units of blood to administer A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has aplastic anemia. Which of the following findings indicates a potential complication? WBC count 2,000 A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is postoperative following a modified radical mastectomy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Numbness can occur along the inside of the affected arm due to nerve injury A nurse is preparing to present a program about prevention of atherosclerosis at a health fair. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse plan to include? (Select all that apply.) Follow a smoking cessation program Maintain an appropriate weight Eat a low-fat diet A nurse is caring for a client who has homonymous hemianopsia as a result of a stroke. To reduce the risk of falls when ambulating, the nurse should provide which of the following instructions to the client? Scan the environment by turning your head from side to side." A nurse is caring for a client who has a pneumothorax and a closed-chest drainage system. Which of the following findings is an indication of lung re-expansion? Bubbling in the water seal chamber has ceased. Bubbling in the water seal chamber ceases when the lung re-expands. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is to self-administer heparin subcutaneously. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? I will use an electric razor to shave A nurse is providing follow-up care for a client who sustained a compound fracture 3 weeks ago. The nurse should recognize that an unexpected finding for which of the following laboratory values is a manifestation of osteomyelitis and should be reported to the provider? Sedimentation rate any type of inflammatory process, such as osteomyelitis. A nurse is performing a preoperative assessment for a client. The nurse should identify that an allergy to which of the following foods can indicate a latex allergy? Avocados Allergies to certain fruits, such as strawberries and bananas, can also indicate latex allergy or sensitivity. A nurse is caring for a client who has DKA. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client's condition is improving? Glucose 272 less than 300 mg/dL indicates improvement in the client's status. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which of the following should the nurse plan to administer? Regular insulin 20 units IV A nurse is evaluating the plan of care for four clients after 2 days of hospitalization. The nurse should identify the need to revise the plan for which of the following clients? A client who is postoperative following abdominal surgery and reports feeling that something "popped" when they coughed A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for psyllium. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? Drink 240 mL (8 oz) of water after administration. A nurse is assessing a client who is at risk for the development of pernicious anemia resulting from peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following images depicts a condition caused by pernicious anemia? This image depicts glossitis, which can indicate pernicious anemia. Glossitis, a smooth red tongue, is also a manifestation of deficiencies in vitamin B6, zinc, niacin, or folic acid. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has laryngeal cancer and is receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? "I will avoid direct exposure to the sun." A nurse is admitting a client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following types of transmission precautions should the nurse initiate? Airborne tuberculosis, measles, varicella, and disseminated varicella zoster. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has osteomyelitis and a prescription for gentamicin. Which of the following findings from the client's medical record should indicate to the nurse the need to withhold the medication and notify the provider? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.) Serum creatinine A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is perimenopausal and has a prescription for hormone replacement therapy. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider? (Select all that apply.) Calf pain Numbness in the arms Intense headache A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a client who has an external fixation device for a fracture of the lower extremity. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the plan of care? Use crutches with rubber tips. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about pain management for older adult clients. Which of the following statements by a newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? Ibuprofen can cause gastrointestinal bleeding in older adult clients. A nurse is caring for a client who has a cervical spinal cord injury sustained 1 month ago. Which of the following manifestations indicates that the client is experiencing autonomic dysreflexia (AD)? Heart rate 52/min will exhibit multiple manifestations, including bradycardia, severe headache, and flushing. A nurse is assessing a client who has advanced lung cancer and is receiving palliative care. The client has just undergone thoracentesis. The nurse should expect a reduction in which of the following common manifestations of advanced cancer? Dyspnea Thoracentesis, the removal of pleural fluid, can temporarily relieve hypoxia and thus ease the client's breathing and improve comfort. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who takes ginkgo biloba as an herbal supplement. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? "Ginkgo biloba can cause an increased risk for bleeding." A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is reviewing the medical record of an older adult client who is receiving IV fluid therapy. Which of the following client information should indicate to the nurse that the client requires re- evaluation of the IV therapy prescription? (Click on the "Exhibit" button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.) EXHIBIT BUN A nurse is receiving report on a client who is postoperative following an open repair of Zenker's diverticulum. The nurse should anticipate the surgical incision to be in which of the following locations? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.) Neck Zenker's diverticulum, or pharyngeal pouch, is a herniation of the esophagus occurring through the cricopharyngeal muscle in the midline of the neck. Repair of the diverticulum is accomplished through an open incision in the client's neck. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is scheduled to undergo cataract surgery. The nurse should recognize that which of the following client medications is a contraindication for the surgery and notify the provider? Warfarin A nurse is assessing a client who has peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Hair loss on the lower legs a result of impaired arterial circulation affecting follicular growth. A home health nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a stage 1 pressure injury on the greater trochanter of his