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Question 1 of 5

A 42-year-old client comes to the clinic and is diagnosed with shingles. Which findings confirm this diagnosis? Select all that apply:

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is an acute unilateral and segmental inflammation of the dorsal root ganglia. It's caused by infection with the herpes virus varicella-zoster, the same virus that causes chickenpox. It commonly causes severe, deep pain along a peripheral nerve on the trunk of the body and red, nodular skin lesions. Fever and malaise typically accompany these findings. Diarrhea doesn't commonly occur with shingles.

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of delusions of grandeur. This diagnosis reflects a belief that he is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A client with delusions of grandeur has a false belief that he is highly important or famous. A delusion of persecution is a false belief that one is being persecuted. A delusion of reference is a false belief that one is connected to events unrelated to oneself or a belief that one is responsible for the evil in the world.

Question 3 of 5

A patient is prescribed 0.5 mg of lorazepam IV. The medication is available as 2 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: 0.5 mg ÷ 2 mg/mL = 0.25 mL. Other options are incorrect calculations.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent complications?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Keeping the cuff inflated maintains airway patency and prevents aspiration, but pressure must be monitored to avoid tracheal damage. Routine suctioning, hydrogen peroxide, and daily tie changes are not standard.

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When monitoring a patient who is receiving a blood transfusion


Question 5 of 5

The nurse would analyze an elevated body temperature as indicating

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fever during transfusion may indicate a reaction, requiring immediate evaluation.

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