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Question 1 of 5

A client with chronic heart failure is being discharged home on furosemide and supplementary potassium chloride tablets. Which instructions related to the potassium supplement should the nurse reinforce to the client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Potassium chloride tablets should be taken with water and the client should remain upright to prevent esophageal irritation or ulceration (
D). Protein and vitamin D (
A) do not enhance absorption, crushing tablets (
B) can cause irritation, and taking on an empty stomach (
C) is unnecessary.

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted for removal of a goiter. Which nursing intervention should receive priority during the post-operative period?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A goiter is hyperplasia of the thyroid gland. Removal of a goiter can result in laryngeal spasms and airway occlusion. The other answers are lesser in priority.

Question 3 of 5

The practical nurse is performing a physical examination with the registered nurse on a 2-year-old with cold symptoms and a fever at home of 101.7 F (38.7 C). Which interventions will enhance the child's cooperation during the examination? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: Playing with the stethoscope (
A), starting in the parent's lap (
B), friendly interaction (
C), and using a puppet (
D) reduce anxiety and enhance cooperation. Vital signs (E) may distress the child if done first.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing the deep tendon reflexes of a client with preeclampsia. Which method is used to elicit the biceps reflex?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale:
To elicit the biceps reflex, the nurse places her thumb on the biceps tendon in the antecubital space and taps it with a reflex hammer, so A is correct. Answer B is incorrect as it describes a different technique. Answer C refers to the patellar reflex, and Answer D is not a standard method for the biceps reflex.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a depressed client with a new prescription for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant. In reviewing the admission history and physical, which of the following should prompt questions about the safety of this medication?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: SSRIs should not be taken concurrently with MAO inhibitors because serious, life-threatening reactions may occur with this combination of drugs.

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