1. A nurse is assessing a client who has received an antibiotic. The nurse should

identify which of thefollowing findings as an indication of a possible allergic

reaction to the medication?

A. Bradycardia

B. Headache

C. Joint pain

D. Hypotension

2. A nurse on a mental health unit is caring for a client who has schizophrenia and

is experiencingauditory hallucinations telling them to hurt others. The client is

refusing to take anti-psychoticmedication. Which of the following responses

should the nurse make?

A. “You should plan to take this medication for a few weeks.”

B. “You will regret it if you do not take this medication.”

C. “This medication will help you respond to the voices.

D. “This medication will help you stop the voices you are hearing.”

3. A nurse is providing care for a patient who has depression and is to have

electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following conditions should the nurse

identify as increasing the client’s risk for complications?

A. Hyperthyroidism

B. Renal calculi

C. Diabetes mellitus

D. Cardiac dysrhythmias

4. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has rheumatoid