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Question 1 of 5

A client arrives at the clinic for a follow-up after an emergency department visit the night before. The client sustained an ulnar fracture, and a fiberglass cast was applied. Which of the following teachings related to cast care should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,E

Rationale: Hot areas or odors (
A) suggest infection, keeping the cast dry (
B) prevents skin breakdown, elevation (
C) reduces swelling, and soft objects (E) avoid injury. Numbness and tingling (
D) are not normal and may indicate nerve compression, requiring immediate reporting.

Question 2 of 5

A client diagnosed with endometrial cancer is receiving brachytherapy. Which interventions should the nurse anticipate for this client? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,C,D,E

Rationale: Brachytherapy involves internal radiation, requiring precautions to minimize exposure. Clustering care (
A) reduces staff exposure time. Limiting visitor contact (
C) protects others from radiation. Protective shielding (
D) and radiation badges (E) ensure safety and monitor exposure. Ambulation (
B) is restricted to prevent dislodging the radiation source.

Question 3 of 5

A 14 month-old had cleft palate surgical repair several days ago. The parents ask the nurse about feedings after discharge. Which lunch is the best example of an appropriate meal?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Soup, blenderized soft foods, ice cream, milk. In a child with cleft palate repair, parents should prepare soft foods and avoid those with particles that might traumatize the surgical site.

Question 4 of 5

A mother brings her 1-month-old son to the clinic for a well-baby visit. The child has a moderately severe hypospadias that was seen by a urologist in the newborn nursery. The mother is upset that the doctors would not circumcise her son before he was discharged. What information should the nurse include when responding to the mother?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypospadias repair often uses foreskin tissue, so circumcision is avoided to preserve it for surgical correction, addressing the mother's concern.

Question 5 of 5

The emergency room nurse admits a child who experienced a seizure at school. The parent comments that this is the first occurrence and denies any family history of epilepsy. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The seizure may or may not mean your child has epilepsy. A single seizure has multiple potential causes, not necessarily epilepsy.

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