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Question 1 of 5

A client with asthma has been prescribed beclomethasone (Beclovent) via metered-dose inhaler. To determine if the client has been rinsing the mouth after each use of the inhaler, the nurse should inspect the client's mouth for:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Beclomethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid, can cause oral candidiasis (thrush) if the mouth is not rinsed after use, as residual medication promotes fungal growth.

Question 2 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 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a 17-year-old girl who has a severe gonorrheal infection. The nurse realizes that the girl needs further teaching when she states:

Correct Answer: A,B

Rationale: Gonorrhea does not confer immunity, and partners require treatment to prevent reinfection. Potential infertility is a correct understanding, but believing protection eliminates all problems is overly optimistic.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor?

Correct Answer: A, D

Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin therapy, and D-dimer indicates clot presence in DVT.

Question 5 of 5

A client has a reddened area over a bony prominence. The nurse finds a nursing assistant massaging this area. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Massage over a reddened area on a bony prominence is contraindicated as it can further damage tissue and reduce blood flow, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers. The nurse should instruct the assistant to stop massaging the area to prevent harm.

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