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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with acute pancreatitis who is reporting severe abdominal pain. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pain relief is a priority in clients with acute pancreatitis. Administering prescribed pain medication is the first intervention to improve comfort and reduce pain, which can help stabilize the client's condition.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who has been experiencing increasing shortness of breath. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A pulse oximetry reading of 88% indicates hypoxemia, which requires immediate intervention to improve oxygenation. The use of accessory muscles and a barrel chest appearance are common in COPD but do not require urgent intervention.

Question 3 of 5

A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which preparation is the most important for the nurse to implement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Verifying that the client has completed bowel prep ensures the colon is clear for accurate visualization during the procedure.

Question 4 of 5

A client is receiving external beam radiation to the mediastinum for treatment of bronchial cancer. Which of the following should take priority in planning care?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Leukopenia, or a low white blood cell count, is a critical concern in clients undergoing radiation therapy due to increased risk of infection.

Question 5 of 5

As the nurse is speaking with a group of teens which of these side effects of chemotherapy for cancer would the nurse expect this group to be more interested in during the discussion?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Teens are more likely to be concerned with hair loss, as it is a visible and emotional side effect.

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The nurse is caring for a client with a chest tube following surgery. The nurse should intervene if which of the following is observed?
A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted for frequent hyperglycemic episodes and a glycosylated hemoglobin (A1C) of 10%. Insulin glargine 10 units subcutaneously once a day at bedtime and a sliding scale of insulin aspart every 6 hours are prescribed. What actions should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
An older adult client with eye dryness reports itching and excessive tearing. Which medication group is most likely to have produced this client's symptoms?

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