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Question 1 of 5

A client reports unilateral leg swelling after a long flight. What complication is the nurse most concerned about?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Unilateral leg swelling following a long flight may indicate a pulmonary embolism, which is a life-threatening complication requiring immediate attention.

Question 2 of 5

A client with heart failure has a prescription for digoxin. The nurse is aware that sufficient potassium should be included in the diet because hypokalemia in combination with this medication

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypokalemia combined with digoxin increases the risk of dysrhythmias.

Question 3 of 5

A client reports unilateral leg swelling after a long flight. What complication is the nurse most concerned about?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Unilateral leg swelling following a long flight may indicate a pulmonary embolism, which is a life-threatening complication requiring immediate attention.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse observes that a client's wrist restraint is secured to the side rail of the bed. What action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Restraints should always be secured to the bedframe, not the side rails, to prevent injury to the client in case the bed is adjusted.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which intervention is most important to promote effective breathing?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Diaphragmatic breathing helps improve lung expansion and oxygen exchange, promoting more effective breathing in clients with COPD. Increasing oxygen flow rate is not always appropriate and can worsen hypercapnia in these clients.

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