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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing care for a client with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A serum sodium level of 130 mEq/L indicates hyponatremia, which requires immediate intervention in a client with SIADH.

Question 2 of 5

A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse the healthcare provider discontinued the medication because his blood pressure has been normal for the past three months. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gradually tapering the dose over one to two weeks should be recommended to prevent rebound tachycardia, hypertension, and ventricular dysrhythmias.

Question 3 of 5

During a follow-up visit, a client with diabetes reports difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploring the client's dietary habits and challenges helps the nurse understand the barriers to maintaining a healthy diet and tailor the intervention accordingly.

Question 4 of 5

During a home visit, the nurse observes that a client with limited mobility has difficulty accessing the bathroom. What should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Installing a bedside commode provides an immediate solution to the client's difficulty accessing the bathroom.

Question 5 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.

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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?
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client with a new colostomy. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?
During a follow-up visit, a client with hypertension reports that they often forget to take their medication. What should the nurse do first?
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?
The nurse is assessing a client with pneumonia who is receiving oxygen therapy. Which finding indicates that the therapy is effective?

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