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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube following lung surgery. What is the most important intervention to ensure the chest tube functions properly?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Keeping the chest tube drainage system below chest level ensures that gravity assists with drainage and prevents fluid or air from flowing back into the pleural space, which could compromise lung function.

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

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.

Question 4 of 5

A client is receiving lactulose for signs of hepatic encephalopathy. To evaluate the therapeutic response, which assessment should the nurse obtain?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Lactulose is used to reduce ammonia levels, so consciousness is an indicator of efficacy.

Question 5 of 5

Which activity is most important for a client recovering from a hip replacement to avoid during the first few weeks of recovery?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Crossing the legs after a hip replacement can increase the risk of hip dislocation. Clients should be advised to avoid crossing their legs during recovery to protect the new joint.

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