Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing education to a patient with chronic liver disease. The nurse should educate the patient to monitor for signs of which of the following complications?

A. Hypoglycemia. B. Hyperglycemia. C. Jaundice. D. Anemia.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient who is post-operative following hip replacement surgery. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?

A. Administering pain medication regularly. B. Encouraging early ambulation. C. Providing wound care and dressing changes. D. Monitoring for signs of infection.

Question 3 of 5

A visiting nurse is making an initial home visit to a patient who has a number of chronic medical problems. Which type of database is most appropriate to collect in this setting?

A. A follow-up database to evaluate changes at appropriate intervals B. An episodic database because of the continuing, complex medical problems of this patient C. A complete health database because of the nurse's primary responsibility for monitoring the patient's health D. An emergency database because of the need to rapidly collect information and make accurate diagnoses

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with a history of diabetes. The nurse should monitor for signs of which of the following complications?

A. Hyperglycemia. B. Hypoglycemia. C. Dehydration. D. Hypotension.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a patient who is post-operative following a hip replacement. Which of the following is the most important nursing priority after surgery?

A. Managing pain. B. Monitoring for infection. C. Preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT). D. Ensuring proper positioning.

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Skildor

ATI RN

ATI RN