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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client with dysphagia. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Administering the medication with a small amount of pudding helps prevent aspiration in clients with dysphagia.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of hypertension is admitted with a blood pressure of 200/120 mm Hg. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nitroprusside (Nipride) is a vasodilator used to rapidly reduce blood pressure in hypertensive emergencies.

Question 3 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 4 of 5

During a 2 wk postoperative follow-up home visit, a female client who had gastric bypass surgery exhibits bad tenderness, shoulder pain, & describes feelings of malaise. Her vital signs are: T 101.8, BP 100/50, HR 104, and RR 18. Which action should the RN take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The client shows signs of a potential postoperative complication that requires immediate hospital assessment.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Low blood pressure in a client with Addison's disease requires immediate intervention as it can indicate an Addisonian crisis, a life-threatening condition that necessitates prompt treatment. Hyperpigmentation of the skin is a characteristic finding in Addison's disease but does not require immediate intervention. Nausea and vomiting can be managed symptomatically in Addison's disease. While hypoglycemia needs attention, it is not the most critical finding requiring immediate intervention in this context.

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