单选题A client with recurred cancer is planned to take internal radiation treatment with a radium implant. The client tells the nurse that she is concerned about being radioactive and has been having nightmares about the treatment. What would be a reasonable explanation for the nurse to give to the client? A. "Careful shielding prevents the area above your waist from radioactivity. " B. "These nightmares indicate that you're in the denial phase of accepting the diagnosis. " C. "The radioactive material is controlled and stays with the source; once the material is removed, no radioactivity will remain. " D. "The radioactivity will gradually decrease, and you will be discharged when the radioactive material reaches its half-life. /
单选题The nurse is caring for a client who exhibits magical thinking. Which of the following best describes magical thinking? A. Strong positive and negative feelings that cause conflict. B. Returning to an earlier developmental stage. C. Meaningless repetition of words. D. The belief that thoughts or wishes can control other people or events.
单选题Cindy obeys her father because she knows that she will be punished for disobeying. Kohlberg would describe Cindy's moral behavior as A．Immoral B．Conventional C．Preconventional D．Postconventional
单选题Antipsyehotie medications may cause which of the following adverse effects? A. Increased production of insulin. B. Lower seizure threshold. C. Increased coagulation time. D. Increased risk of heart failure.
单选题Acarbose (Precose), an alpha-glucosidase inhibitor, is prescribed for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus. During discharge planning, the nurse would be aware that the client has understood teaching when the client states, A. "If I have hypoglycemia, I should eat some sugar, not dextrose. " B. "The drug makes my pancreas release more insulin. " C. "I should never take insulin while I'm taking this drug. " D. "It's best if I take the drug with the first bite of a meal. /
单选题A person's psychosocial needs during the dying process of a relative may include A. flexible visitation, participation in client care, and rest breaks. B. flexible visitation, denial of imminent death, and rest breaks. C. limited visitation, participation in client care, and rest breaks. D. short, frequent, limited periods of visitation; participation in client care; and rest breaks.
单选题A 20-year-old mother of a premature newborn smoked cigarettes during
her pregnancy. Her son is a client in a neonatal intensive care unit and has a
diagnosis of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Because the mother is Roman
Catholic, which nursing intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to
discuss with her?
A. Baptism of the infant.
B. Circumcision of the infant.
C. Last rites for the infant.
D. Sacraments of the sick for the mother.
单选题An 8-month-old boy is admitted to the pediatric unit following a fall from his high chair. The child is awake, alert, and crying. The nurse should know that a brain injury is more severe in children because of A. increased myelination. B. intracranial hypotension. C. cerebral hyperemia. D. a slightly thicker cranium.
单选题A 4-month-old infant is brought to the pediatrician by his parents because they're concerned about his frequent respiratory infections, poor feeding habits, frequent vomiting, and colic. The physician notes that the baby has failed to gain expected weight and recommends that the baby have a sweat test performed to detect possible cystic fibrosis. To prepare the parents for the test, the nurse should explain that A. the baby will need to fast before the test. B. a sample of blood will be necessary. C. a low-sodium diet is necessary for 24 hours before the test. D. a low-intensity, painless electrical current is applied to the skin.
单选题A client reports a severe headache shortly after a lumbar puncture for a myelogram. What would be the nurse's best response
单选题Which of the following nursing interventions is most important postoperatively for an infant who has received a ventriculoperitoneal shunt? A. Monitoring intake and output. B. Initiating oral feedings. C. Allowing the infant to rest undisturbed. D. Providing age-appropriate diversionary activities.
单选题When developing an initial nursing care plan for a female client with a bipolar disorder, manic phase, the nurse should plan to A．Increase her gym time B．Isolate her from her peers C．Provide food, fluids, and rest D．Encourage her active participation in unit programs
单选题The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which of the following signs or symptoms should the nurse expect to find? A. Rigid abdomen, Levine's sign, pain relief leaning forward. B. Rebound tenderness, McBurney's sign, low-grade fever. C. Right lower quadrant pain, Chvostek's sign, muscle guarding. D. Periumbilical pain, Trousseau's sign, pain relief with pressure.
单选题Which classification of drugs is the most potentially fatal if the client takes an overdose? A. Antihistamines. B. Dopaminergics. C. Phenothiazine antipsychotics. D. Tricyclic antidepressants.
单选题While caring for a healthy neonate female, the nurse notices red stains on the diaper after the neonate voids. Which of the following should the nurse do? A. Call the physician to report the problem. B. Encourage the mother to feed the neonate to decrease dehydration. C. Check the neonate's urine for hematuria. D. Do nothing because this is normal.
单选题The nurse is providing care for a client who underwent mitral valve replacement. The best example of a measurable client outcome goal is to A. change his own dressing. B. walk in the hallway. C. walk from his room to the end of the hall and back before discharge. D. eat a special diet.
单选题A client reports a severe headache shortly after a lumbar puncture for a myelogram. What would be the nurse's best response? A. Increase the client's fluid intake. B. Administer prescribed antihypertensives. C. Offer roll lenses to the client. D. Place cooling packs over the lumbar puncture site.
单选题Which of the following criteria would be a reliable indicator of improvement in a patient who has a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa? A. Electrolyte balance. B. Energy level. C. Fluid intake. D. Desire to eat.
单选题A 3-month-old infant just had a cleft lip and palate repair. To prevent trauma to the operative site, the nurse should do which of the following? A. Give the baby a pacifier to help soothe him. B. Lie the baby in the prone position. C. Place the infant's arms in soft elbow restraints. D. Avoid touching the suture line, even to clean.
单选题Which of the following activities should a 2-year-old child to be able to do? A. Build a tower of eight cubes. B. Point out a picture. C. Wash and dry his hands. D. Remove a garment.