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Question 1 of 5

Nutritional considerations as part of the nursing care plan would include all of the following except that:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Correct Answer: B: Calcium should be avoided Rationale: 1. Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, especially important for individuals with limited mobility like Richard. 2. Avoiding calcium can lead to bone weakening and increase the risk of fractures. 3. Nursing care plans should include adequate calcium intake to support bone health. 4. Therefore, avoiding calcium is not a recommended nutritional consideration. Summary of Incorrect Choices: A: The diet should be semisolid to facilitate the passage of food - This is important for individuals with swallowing difficulties. C: The patient should be sitting in an upright position during feeding - This aids in proper digestion and reduces the risk of aspiration. D: Thick fluids should be encouraged to provide additional calories - Thick fluids may increase the risk of aspiration in patients with neurological conditions.

Question 2 of 5

At a public health fair, a nurse discusses the dangers of sun exposure. Prolonged sun exposure has been blamed for which form of cancer?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: All of the above. Malignant melanoma, basal cell epithelioma, and squamous cell carcinoma are all forms of skin cancer associated with prolonged sun exposure. Melanoma is the deadliest form, originating in melanocytes; basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are more common but less aggressive. All three types can develop due to cumulative UV radiation exposure. Therefore, all options are correct in this context.

Question 3 of 5

While completing an admission database, the nurse is interviewing a patient who states �I am allergic to latex.� Which action will the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Ask the patient to describe the type of reaction. This is the first action the nurse should take because it is essential to assess the severity of the latex allergy to determine the appropriate precautions and interventions. By asking the patient to describe the type of reaction, the nurse can gather crucial information to ensure patient safety. Choice A is incorrect because placing the patient in isolation is not necessary for a latex allergy. Choice C is incorrect as terminating the interview prematurely is not appropriate without gathering important information about the allergy. Choice D is incorrect because documenting the allergy is important, but assessing the type of reaction should be the initial priority.

Question 4 of 5

A client was brought to the emergency room with complains of difficulty of breathing. What can lead the nurse to suspect that the client is experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for choice C being correct: 1. Restlessness: Indicates increased work of breathing and hypoxia. 2. Suprasternal retractions: Sign of respiratory distress. 3. paO2 of 62: Indicates severe hypoxemia, common in ARDS. Summary: A: Enlarged heart on x-ray does not directly indicate ARDS. B: Thick green sputum suggests infection, not specific to ARDS. D: Wheezes and slow respirations are not typical of ARDS, and pCO2 is normal in ARDS.

Question 5 of 5

Nutritional considerations as part of the nursing care plan would include all of the following except that:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Correct Answer: B: Calcium should be avoided Rationale: 1. Calcium is an essential mineral for bone health, especially important for individuals with limited mobility like Richard. 2. Avoiding calcium can lead to bone weakening and increase the risk of fractures. 3. Nursing care plans should include adequate calcium intake to support bone health. 4. Therefore, avoiding calcium is not a recommended nutritional consideration. Summary of Incorrect Choices: A: The diet should be semisolid to facilitate the passage of food - This is important for individuals with swallowing difficulties. C: The patient should be sitting in an upright position during feeding - This aids in proper digestion and reduces the risk of aspiration. D: Thick fluids should be encouraged to provide additional calories - Thick fluids may increase the risk of aspiration in patients with neurological conditions.

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