1. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with a client who has

atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of

the teaching?

a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans fat.

b.) I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal.

c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking.

d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk. - >>>Answer: b. I will limit meat

portion to 3 ounces per meal.

2. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking propylthiouracil.

Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective?

a.) "I have less oily skin".

b.) "I no longer take a stool softener".

c.) "No longer feel nervous".

d.) "I continue to lose weight". - >>>Answer: b. "No longer feel nervous".

3. A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports pain when the nurse

attempts to inflate the balloon. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon.

b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter.

c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for resistance.

d.) Instruct the client to bear down as if to void. - >>>Answer: b. Aspirate the fluid before

advancing the catheter.