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Question 1 of 5

A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 1 day earlier has a three-way Foley catheter inserted for continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following statements best explains why continuous irrigation is used after TURP?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Continuous irrigation prevents clot formation and obstruction in the catheter, ensuring proper drainage post-TURP.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse asks the client to sign a consent form before undergoing surgery. The client indicates that he was not told about the risks of the surgical procedure. Which of the following statements by the nurse is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Ensuring the client's questions about risks are answered before signing consent is critical for informed consent, requiring the nurse to contact the surgeon.

Question 3 of 5

A mother reports to the nurse that she cannot afford the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax), which was ordered by the physician for her toddler's ear infection. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Conferring with the physician to explore a less expensive alternative medication addresses the mother's financial concern while ensuring treatment. Instructing on importance doesn't solve affordability, asking about loans is inappropriate, and a social worker may help later but isn't the first step.

Question 4 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Risperidone can cause extrapyramidal symptoms, such as tremors or rigidity, due to dopamine receptor blockade.

Question 5 of 5

A client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 1 day earlier has a three-way Foley catheter inserted for continuous bladder irrigation. Which of the following statements best explains why continuous irrigation is used after TURP?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Continuous irrigation prevents clot formation and obstruction in the catheter, ensuring proper drainage post-TURP.

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