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Question 1 of 5

A client has gastroesophageal reflux. Which recommendation made by the nurse would be most helpful to the client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Avoid eating 2 hours before going to sleep. Eating before sleeping enhances the regurgitation of stomach contents, which have increased acidity, into the esophagus. An upright posture should be maintained for about 2 hours after eating to allow for the stomach emptying. Options A and C are interventions for clients with swallowing difficulties.

Extract:

The nurse is conducting an intake interview with a new patient.


Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements by the nurse reflects assessment on spiritual beliefs?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Describing faith provides a broader, more open-ended assessment of spiritual beliefs.

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Question 3 of 5

The morning staff of an inpatient psychiatric unit has just completed the change of shift report. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A lithium level of 1.8 mEq/L is above the therapeutic range (0.6-1.2 mEq/L) and indicates potential toxicity, requiring immediate assessment. Answer A is important but less urgent unless the hallucinations are commanding harm. Answer B is incorrect as the client is only scheduled for therapy, not in immediate danger. Answer D is within normal WBC range and less critical.

Extract:

Mr. Leon Gamett, 45-years-old, was admitted with pneumococcal pneumonia & Tuberculosis.


Question 4 of 5

Which of the following nursing action is appropriate?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Negative air pressure rooms prevent TB transmission, a priority intervention.

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Question 5 of 5

An adult is receiving external radiation as part of her treatment for cancer. She asks what precautions are necessary for her to take because of the radiation therapy. The nurse replies that the client should not be around which of the following persons?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: External radiation poses a risk to pregnant women due to fetal sensitivity to radiation exposure. Sick individuals, pacemaker users, or elderly persons are not specifically at risk.

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