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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with heart failure who is experiencing pulmonary edema. Which intervention should be prioritized?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Oxygen therapy is prioritized to improve oxygenation in clients with pulmonary edema.

Question 2 of 5

A patient is starting on oral contraceptives. What should the nurse emphasize about the importance of taking the medication at the same time each day?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Taking oral contraceptives at the same time each day helps maintain stable hormone levels and ensures their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

Question 3 of 5

A 35-year-old female is diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia). How should the nurse respond when the patient asks what causes pernicious anemia? A decrease in ______ is the most likely cause.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A decrease in intrinsic factor is the most likely cause of pernicious anemia.

Question 4 of 5

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for systemic candidiasis, and the care team has decided on IV fluconazole as a first-line treatment. When administering this medication, the nurse should

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Progestin-only contraceptives are less likely to cause hypertension compared to combined oral contraceptives and may be preferred in women with cardiovascular risk factors.

Question 5 of 5

A toddler is displaying signs/symptoms of weakness and muscle atrophy. The pediatric neurologist suspects it may be a lower motor neuron disease called spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The client's family asks how he got this. The nurse will respond:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an inherited disorder, often autosomal recessive, that affects lower motor neurons.

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