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Question 1 of 5

An older adult client visits the community health clinic and reports the onset of pain, redness, and swelling of the right eye. Which question is most important for the clinic nurse to ask the client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: New medications can have side effects that include eye issues, so it is important to determine if there is a link.

Question 2 of 5

A 9-year-old is hospitalized for neutropenia and is placed in reverse isolation. The child asks the nurse, 'Why do you have to wear a gown and mask when you are in my room?' How should the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reverse isolation precautions protect the client from exposure to microorganisms from others.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is planning an immunization campaign targeting the children of migrant farm workers in the community. Which data should the nurse review before exploring solution options when developing this program plan?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Understanding the specific demographics, health needs, and challenges faced by the target population (migrant farm workers' children) is essential to designing an effective and relevant immunization program.

Question 4 of 5

A client with a history of diabetes mellitus is admitted with hypoglycemia. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tremors can indicate severe hypoglycemia, which requires immediate intervention to prevent complications.

Question 5 of 5

The healthcare provider is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client. Which assessment finding should the healthcare provider report before administering the medication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Seeing halos around lights is a classic symptom of digoxin toxicity, known as visual disturbances. This finding indicates an adverse effect of digoxin and should be reported immediately to the healthcare provider. Monitoring for visual changes is crucial as it can progress to more severe toxicity, leading to life-threatening dysrhythmias or other complications. Apical pulse, serum potassium level, and blood pressure are important assessments when administering digoxin, but the presence of visual disturbances, such as seeing halos around lights, takes precedence due to its direct association with digoxin toxicity. Changes in these other parameters should also be noted and addressed, but they are not the priority when compared to a symptom directly linked to potential toxicity.

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