1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he willdrink

plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up

action by the nurse?

Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream

2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit

returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BPis 158/106 and he

admits that he has not been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs make him ―feel

bad‖. In explaining the need for hypertension control, the nurseshould stress that an elevated BP

places the client at risk for which pathophysiological condition?

Stroke secondary to hemorrhage

3. The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) positioning a newly admitted

client who has a seizure disorder. The client is supine and the UAP is placingsoft pillows along

the side rails. What action should the nurse implement?

Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the side rails instead ofpillows.

4. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) forthe past

12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up?

Describes life without purpose

5. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an

abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap)

smear results are negative. What information should the nurse includein the client‘s teaching

plan?

Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed

6. A client who recently underwear a tracheostomy is being prepared for discharge to home.Which

instructions is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge plan?

Teach tracheal suctioning techniques

7. In assessing an adult client with a partial rebreather mask, the nurse notes that the oxygen

reservoir bag does not deflate completely during inspiration and the client‘s respiratory rate is 14

breaths / minute. What action should the nurse implement?

Document the assessment data

Rational: reservoir bag should not deflate completely during inspiration and theclient‘s

respiratory rate is within normal limits.

8. During shift report, the central electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring system alarms.Which

client alarm should the nurse investigate firs?

Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds

9. During a home visit, the nurse observed an elderly client with diabetes slip and fall. Whataction

should the nurse take first?

Check the client for lacerations or fractures

10. At 0600 while admitting a woman for a schedule repeat cesarean section (C-Section), theclient

tells the nurse that she drank a cup a coffee at 0400 because she wanted to avoid getting a

headache. Which action should the nurse take first?

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