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Question 1 of 5

A client with acute pancreatitis is experiencing severe abdominal pain. Which of the following orders should be questioned by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Morphine can cause sphincter of Oddi spasm, worsening pancreatitis pain, so it should be questioned; meperidine is preferred.

Question 2 of 5

The home health nurse is visiting a client who plans to deliver her baby at home. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding regarding screening for phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: PKU screening is typically performed at 2-3 days of age to ensure accurate results, as earlier testing may yield false negatives.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse on the orthopedics floor is asked by another nurse to witness her waste 1 mg of morphine. The nurse draws the full 2 mg dose of morphine into the syringe and tells the first nurse, 'This client does not get enough pain relief with 1 mg of morphine, so I just go ahead and give 2 mg to keep him comfortable because the doctor won't change the dose.' Which is the correct action by the first nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Administering an unordered dose is a medication error and potential diversion. Refusing to sign and reporting ensures patient safety and accountability.

Question 4 of 5

A client diagnosed with lung cancer asks the nurse what the term MO refers to. The nurse says that MO means

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: In cancer staging, M0 indicates no distant metastasis, per TNM classification.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is providing client education on self-administration of insulin. Which action by the client indicates the need for further education?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rubbing the injection site can cause tissue damage and affect insulin absorption, indicating a need for further teaching.

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