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Question 1 of 5

A 32-year-old man comes to the clinic for a glycosylated hemoglobin assay (HbA1c). The result is 6%. The nurse should

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An HbA1c of 6% indicates good diabetes control (normal 4–6%). Documenting is appropriate as no action is needed. Options B, C, and D are unnecessary.

Question 2 of 5

The recent increase in the reported cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in the United States is attributed to which factor?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The rise in reported cases of positive HIV infections. Between 1985 and 2002 there has been a significant increase in the reported cases of TB. The increase was most evident in cities with a high incidence of positive HIV infection. Positive HIV infection currently is the greatest known risk factor for reactivating latent TB infections.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following lab values might the nurse expect to see in a client with Addison's disease?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Addison's disease causes hyperkalemia (elevated potassium, not 3.5 mEq/L, which is normal) and hyponatremia due to adrenal insufficiency.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV ceftriaxone for a urinary tract infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A temperature of 100.8°F suggests worsening infection, requiring immediate reporting. Options A, C, and D are normal or less urgent.

Extract:

A disoriented male client reveals that the client has a self-care deficit (feeding).


Question 5 of 5

Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that the client has made a positive response to the plan of care?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Strategy: Determine the outcome of each answer choice. (1) would not be realistic in a client who is disoriented (2) would not be realistic in a client who is disoriented (3) would not be realistic in a client who is disoriented (4) correct-disoriented client who is not able to be an independent self-care agent will need cuing from the nurse to accomplish self-feeding

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