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physical examination and health assessment test bank Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing care to an older client who is at risk for constipation. Which of the following should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake is crucial for preventing constipation in older adults, as it helps soften stools and promotes regular bowel movements.
Question 2 of 5
Which of these clinical vignettes are not part of the Fried frailty paradigms?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Fried frailty criteria do not involve recent diagnoses like congestive heart failure but focus on physical symptoms like weight loss and fatigue.
Question 3 of 5
A patient presents with signs of chest pain, the nurse practitioner observes jugular venous distention. Their finding is consistent with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Jugular venous distention is a sign of heart failure due to fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) is recommended for very short-term use in patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) because:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Phenazopyridine can cause methemoglobinemia and hemolytic anemia if overused.
Question 5 of 5
An 84-year-old woman complains of nausea and vomiting for the past 3 days. She is at high risk for delirium. Which of the following interventions may prevent the onset of delirium?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Anxiety treatment with lorazepam may not help in preventing delirium and could worsen cognitive decline in some cases.
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