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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reviewing a client's medical record and notes that the client is taking tamoxifen. The nurse should identify that tamoxifen is used to treat which of the following conditions?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tamoxifen is an anti-estrogen medication primarily used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It works by blocking estrogen receptors in breast tissue, slowing the growth of tumors that require estrogen to grow.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is 32 weeks pregnant and has a diagnosis of placenta previa. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Clients with placenta previa are at increased risk for bleeding and preterm labor. They should limit physical activity, monitor fetal movements, and notify their provider if they experience any contractions or signs of labor.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is in active labor and notes late decelerations in the FHR on the external fetal monitor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The first action should be to change the client's position, as this can relieve pressure on the umbilical cord and improve fetal oxygenation, addressing the cause of late decelerations.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postpartum, has a deep-vein thrombosis, and is receiving heparin therapy via subcutaneous injections. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse should administer the injection in the abdomen, as this is a common site for subcutaneous heparin administration. Aspirin is contraindicated for clients on heparin due to increased bleeding risk.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a newborn who is 24 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A bilirubin level of 4 mg/dL is elevated for a newborn and requires monitoring and potential intervention to prevent complications such as jaundice and kernicterus.

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