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Question 1 of 5
An older female client tells the home health nurse that she has no money, and since she does not deserve to eat, she has not asked anyone to bring her food. What information is most important for a nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assessing for suicidal ideation is critical to ensure the client's immediate safety.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube to continuous suction. Which electrolyte imbalance should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypokalemia is a common electrolyte imbalance in clients with a nasogastric tube to continuous suction because potassium is lost through gastric fluids.
Question 3 of 5
Following an emergency Cesarean delivery, the nurse encourages the new mother to breastfeed her newborn. The client asks why she should breastfeed now. Which information should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: When the infant suckles at the breast, oxytocin is released by the posterior pituitary to stimulate the 'letdown' reflex and contract the uterus to prevent uterine hemorrhage.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which laboratory result requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Corrected Rationale: An arterial blood pH of 7.30 indicates the client is in acidosis, which is a life-threatening condition in DKA. Immediate intervention is required to correct the acidosis and prevent further complications such as organ failure or coma. Blood glucose of 250 mg/dL is elevated but not an immediate threat to life in comparison to acidosis. Serum potassium of 3.5 mEq/L and serum sodium of 135 mEq/L are within normal ranges and do not warrant immediate intervention in the context of DKA.
Question 5 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.
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