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Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of Crohn's disease is admitted with a small bowel obstruction. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Small bowel obstruction in Crohn's disease can cause fluid loss through vomiting or sequestration, making monitoring for dehydration the priority to prevent hypovolemia.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching circumcision care to the mother of a newborn. Which statement indicates that the mother needs further teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Using a heat lamp is incorrect and could cause burns or delay healing. Petroleum gauze, cleaning, and monitoring for infection are appropriate circumcision care practices.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is an expected finding in the assessment of a client with bulimia nervosa?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent binge eating followed by purging, often through vomiting, which exposes teeth to stomach acid, leading to enamel erosion. Extreme weight loss and lanugo are more characteristic of anorexia nervosa, and muscle wasting is not a primary feature of bulimia.

Question 4 of 5

A client is being treated for congestive heart failure. His medical regimen consists of digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg po daily and furosemide 20 mg po bid. Which laboratory test should the nurse monitor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Furosemide is a nonpotassium-sparing loop diuretic. Hypokalemia is a common side effect of furosemide and may enhance digoxin toxicity.

Question 5 of 5

The client at 34 weeks gestation is admitted with a diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). The nurse should monitor for which complication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: PPROM increases the risk of chorioamnionitis (infection) preterm delivery (due to loss of amniotic fluid) and fetal distress (from infection or cord compression). All are potential complications requiring monitoring.

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