单选题A client with iron-deficiency anemia is prescribed liquid iron supplements. The nurse teaches the client's about how to take this drug. Which of the following statements by the client indicates that the education is effective? A. "I will report any black stools to the physician. " B. "I will dilute the medication and drink it with a straw. " C. "I will check my gums for any bleeding. " D. "I can use antidiarrheal drugs if I develop diarrhea. /
单选题Borderline personality disorder involves continuous dysfunctional behaviors in which patient may injury himself. Predisposing factors of this disorder include all of the following except A.Diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) ever B.Abuse by his parents or others in childhood C.His efforts to be autonomous were often punished by his grandmother who fosters him D.None of the above
单选题The physician prescribes several drugs for a client with hemorrhagic stroke. Which drug order should the nurse question? A. Heparin sodium (Hep-Lock). B. Dexamethasone (Deeadron). C. Methyldopa (Aldomet). D. Phenytoin (Dilantin).
单选题The nurse is teaching a client who has been prescribed allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which instruction would the nurse give to the client()
单选题A client with paranoid type schizophrenia becomes angry and tells the nurse to leave him alone. The nurse should A. tell him that she'll leave for now but will return soon. B. ask him if it's okay if she sits quietly with him. C. ask him why he wants to be left alone. D. tell him that she won't let anything happen to him.
单选题A male client with a total hip replacement is progressing well and
expects to be discharged tomorrow. On returning to bed after ambulating, he
complains of severe pain in the surgical wound. Which action should the nurse
take?
A. Assume he's anxious about discharge, and administer pain
medication.
B. Assess the surgical site and affected extremity.
C. Reassure the client that pain is a direct result of increased
activity.
D. Suspect a wound infection, and monitor the client's temperature and vital
signs.
单选题The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with diabetes mellitus. A client with diabetes mellitus should()
单选题A 10-year-old girl visits the clinic for a checkup before entering school. The child's mother questions the nurse about what to expect of her daughter's growth and development at this stage. Which response is most appropriate? A. "Her physical development will be rapid at this stage, and rapid development will continue from now on. " B. "She'll become more independent and won't require parental supervision. " C. "Don't anticipate any changes at this stage in her growth and development. " D. "Friends will be very important to her, and she'll develop an interest in the opposite sex. /
单选题Conditions necessary for the development of a positive sense of self-esteem include A. consistent limits. B. critical environment. C. inconsistent boundaries. D. physical discipline.
单选题When assessing a client as a candidate for crutch walking, the nurse should take into account that for some elderly people, crutch walking is an impractical goal primarily because which of the following reason? A. Decreased reaction time. B. Decreased visual acuity. C. Decreased motor coordination. D. Decreased level of comprehension.
单选题A patient being treated for an antisocial personality disorder insists that other nursing staff gave him lithium everyday in this time, which helped him, and he demands the current nurse get some immediately. The nurse's BEST reply to this patent would be A.I will go and get some for you if you calm down B.There isn't any doctor's advice for you about lithium C.I won't believe in what you said D.Ok, be patient please, and I'll talk to your attending doctor about whether lithium would be appropriate for you
单选题The nurse is teaching a client with chronic bronchitis about breathing exercises. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Make inhalation longer than exhalation. B. Exhale through an open mouth. C. Use diaphragmatic breathing. D. Use chest breathing.
单选题Which of the following is the most effective antidepressant medication? A.Reserpine B.Tricyclics C.Thioxanthenes D.Miltown
单选题The nurse is caring for a client with bipolar disorder in a manic state. Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the plan of care? A. Allowing the client to exhibit hyperactive, demanding, manipulative behavior without setting limits. B. Listening attentively with a neutral attitude and avoiding power struggles. C. Offering high-calorie meals and strongly encouraging the client to finish all food. D. Insisting that the client remain active through the day so that he'll sleep at night.
单选题The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis. Which manifestations indicate deficient vitamin K absorption caused by cirrhosis? A. Dyspnea and fatigue. B. Ascites and orthopnea. C. Purpura and petechiae. D. Gynecomastia and testicular atrophy.
单选题Which nursing action is most effective in defusing a client's impending violent behavior
单选题A young child suspected of being sexually abused says to the nurse, "Did I do something bad?" The nurse's most therapeutic reply would be A."Who said you did something bad?" B."What do you mean, something bad?" C."Do you think that you did something bad?" D."I'm not sure I would say it was something bad. /
单选题The nurse is providing care for a pregnant client in her second trimester. Glucose tolerance test results show a blood glucose level of 160 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate that the client will need to A. start using insulin. B. start taking an oral antidiabetic drug. C. monitor her urine for glucose. D. be taught about diet.
单选题The nurse must apply an elastic bandage to a client's ankle and calf. She should apply the bandage beginning at the client's A. foot. B. ankle. C. lower thigh. D. knee.
单选题The nurse is caring for a client who complains of chronic pain. Given this complaint, why would the nurse simultaneously evaluate both general physical and psychosocial problems? A. Depression is commonly characterized by pain disorders and somatic complaints. B. Combining evaluations will save time and allow for quicker delivery of health care. C. Most insurance plans won't cover evaluation of both as separate entities. D. The physician doesn't have the training to evaluate for psychosocial considerations.
