1.

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information

about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. which of the following findings

should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy?

Lymphedema

2. A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuous IV infusion at 200

ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/min should the

nurse set the IV ump to administer?

33

3. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for

sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements indicates an

understanding of the teaching?

I should lie down when I take this medication.

4. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to an older adult client following total hip

arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching.

Install a raised toilet seat in your bathroom.

5. A nurse is planning care for a client following a cardiac catheterization. which of the

following actions should the nurse take?

Maintain the client's affected extremity in extension.

6. A nurse is caring for a client who has a lower extremity fracture and a prescription for

crutches. which of the following client statements indicates that the client is adapting to

their role change?

I will need to have my partner take over shopping for groceries and cooking the meals for

7. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has an impaired immune system due to

chemotherapy. which of the following information should the nurse include in the

teaching?

Change your pet's litter box daily.

8. a nurse is caring for a client who has a contusion and reports thirst. The client's urinary

output was 4,000 ml over past 24 hr. the nurse should anticipate a prescription for which

of the following IV medications?

Desmopressin

9. A nurse in a clinic receives a phone call from a client who recently started therapy with

an ACE inhibitor and reports nagging dry cough. Which of the following responses by

the nurse is appropriate?

Sucking on a lozenge may reduce the frequency of your cough.