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Question 1 of 5

A client with Alzheimer's disease is prescribed donepezil. What is the most important teaching point?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Donepezil helps improve cognitive function but is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Question 2 of 5

A female client with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is sedated and on a ventilator with 50% FIO2. What assessment finding warrants immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Diminished breath sounds in a sedated client with ARDS and on a ventilator indicate collapsed alveoli, which requires immediate intervention, such as chest tube insertion, to prevent further lung damage.

Question 3 of 5

A client with COPD and a history of emphysema presents with increasing shortness of breath. What action should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking the oxygen delivery system ensures the client is receiving adequate oxygen and addresses any equipment malfunction.

Question 4 of 5

A 48 year-old client with chronic alcoholism is admitted to the hospital. The nurse would anticipate that the client may be deficient in which vitamins?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chronic alcoholism commonly leads to deficiencies in B vitamins, particularly thiamine, and vitamin C.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which assessment finding indicates that the client's oxygenation is improving?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 94% indicates adequate oxygenation. Monitoring oxygen saturation is the most objective way to assess the effectiveness of oxygen therapy.

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