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Question 1 of 5

A client asks the nurse how long she has to take her medicine for hypothyroidism. The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypothyroidism typically requires lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy, as the condition is usually permanent due to underlying thyroid dysfunction.

Question 2 of 5

When performing chest percussion on a child, which of the following techniques should the nurse use?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chest percussion involves firmly but gently striking the chest to produce a popping sound, mobilizing secretions without causing harm.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is relieving the triage nurse in the labor and delivery unit who is going to lunch. The report indicates that there are three clients having their vital signs assessed and a fourth client is on her way to the unit from the emergency department. In which order of priority should the nurse manage these clients?

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The client with clear vesicles and brown vaginal discharge at 16 weeks' gestation.
The client with right lower quadrant pain at 10 weeks' gestation.
The client who is at term and has had no fetal movement for 2 days.
The client from the emergency department at term and screaming loudly because of labor contractions.

Correct Answer: C,D,A,B

Rationale: The client with no fetal movement at term is the highest priority due to the risk of fetal distress. The client in active labor requires immediate attention. Vesicles and discharge suggest possible infection, and right lower quadrant pain may indicate ectopic pregnancy, both serious but less urgent.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse teaches a client scheduled for an I.V. pyelogram what to expect when the dye is injected. The nurse knows that the client has correctly understood what was taught when he states that he may experience which of the following sensations when the dye is injected?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Flushing is a common sensation during I.V. pyelogram dye injection due to vasodilation caused by the contrast medium.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which food should the nurse recommend limiting?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Canned soups are high in sodium, which can exacerbate hypertension. Limiting sodium intake is a key dietary modification for blood pressure control.

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