1. A nurse in a clinic is caring for a middle adult client who

states, "The doctor says that, since Iam at an average risk

for colon cancer, I should have a routine screening. What

does that involve?" Which of the following responses

should the nurse make?

A. "I'll get a blood sample from you and send it for a

screening test."

B. "Beginning at age 60, you should have a colonoscopy."

C. "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."

D. "The recommendation is to have a sigmoidoscopy every

10 years."

C. "You should have a fecal occult blood test every year."

Colorectal cancer screening for clients at average risk begins at age

50. One option for screening is afecal occult blood test annually.

2. A nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty

breathing. The client is lying in bed with a nasal cannula

delivering oxygen. Which of the following interventions should

the nurse take first?

A. Suction the client's airway

B. Administer a bronchodilator

C. Increase the humidity in the client's room

D.Assist the client to an upright position

D. Assist the client to an upright position

When providing client care, the nurse should first use the least

invasive intervention. Therefore, the nurse should elevate the

head of the client's bed to the semi-Fowler's or high Fowler's

position to facilitate maximal chest expansion. Sitting upright

improves gas exchange and prevents pressure onthe diaphragm

from abdominal organs.

3. A nurse is preparing to administer 0.5 mL of oral single-dose

liquid medication to a client. Which ofthe following actions