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Question 1 of 5

A client is being treated for severe pediculosis. The nurse should instruct the client to treat the problem in the eyebrows and eyelashes by:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Petroleum jelly smothers lice in the eyebrows and eyelashes, a safe and effective treatment for this sensitive area, unlike pediculicides or antibiotics.

Question 2 of 5

When assessing a 2-month-old infant, the nurse feels a 'click' when abducting the infant's left hip. Which of the following should the nurse do next?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A 'click' during hip abduction suggests developmental dysplasia of the hip, so checking femur lengths helps confirm asymmetry for further evaluation.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with a history of heart failure who is receiving a 500-mL I.V. bolus of 0.9% normal saline. To evaluate the client's response to the treatment, the nurse should especially monitor the client for which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: In heart failure, fluid boluses can lead to pulmonary edema, so monitoring for lung crackles is critical to detect fluid overload.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following should be a priority nursing diagnosis for a client who has had a total laryngectomy?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Impaired verbal communication is the priority after a total laryngectomy due to the loss of vocal cords, affecting communication ability.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with suspected meningitis. Which finding is most concerning?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Neck stiffness is a hallmark sign of meningitis, indicating meningeal irritation and requiring urgent evaluation.

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