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Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is prescribed methotrexate. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Methotrexate can cause hepatotoxicity, so liver function tests must be monitored closely to detect early signs of liver damage.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a history of chronic lymphocytic leukemia is receiving chemotherapy. Which assessment finding indicates a need for immediate intervention?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A fever of 102°F in a chemotherapy client suggests possible neutropenic sepsis, a life-threatening infection requiring immediate intervention.

Question 4 of 5

An older adult client is comatose and on life support. The family asks that life-support measures be discontinued. Which method is best for determining whether it is appropriate to carry out the family's request?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An advance directive legally documents the client's wishes regarding life-sustaining treatment, providing the most ethical and authoritative guidance for discontinuing life support.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about self-catheterization. Which instruction ensures proper technique?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Inserting the catheter until urine flows, then advancing 1–2 inches, ensures proper placement in the bladder to avoid trauma or incomplete drainage.

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