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Question 1 of 5

A client is admitted to the emergency room with a gunshot wound to the right arm. After dressing the wound and administering the prescribed antibiotic, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Immobilizing the arm with a splint prevents further tissue damage and promotes healing, which is a priority after initial wound care and antibiotic administration. Checking for allergies should have been done prior to administering antibiotics, and pain management, while important, is secondary to stabilization.

Question 2 of 5

A 14-year-old client has been diagnosed with celiac disease after a long history of diarrhea, anemia, and weight loss. What type of diet does the nurse anticipate the client will require?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet (
D) to prevent intestinal damage. Other diets (A, B,
C) are not specific to celiac.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for an adult who had an appendectomy 6 hours ago. Which intervention would the nurse expect to perform to promote rest and sleep? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B, C, D

Rationale: Ambien, a cool room, and fresh linens promote rest. A heavy meal may disrupt sleep post-surgery.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: smoking cessation and limiting alcohol reduce bone loss and fracture risk in osteoporosis

Question 5 of 5

A 19-year-old male was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) 3 weeks ago for depression. He calls the clinic today and tells the nurse that he has been feeling increasingly anxious and wants to stop taking the medication because it is not working. The best response for the nurse is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increased anxiety is a common early side effect of SSRIs like sertraline, which typically subsides after a few weeks. The therapeutic effect takes 4-6 weeks. Continuing the medication and monitoring is appropriate.

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