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Question 1 of 5

A client with lung cancer is advised to increase the protein and kilocalorie content of his diet. Which of the following choices will best meet his need for increased protein and calories?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cheese and yogurt provide high protein and calories, ideal for a client with lung cancer needing nutritional support.

Question 2 of 5

The recent increase in the reported cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in the United States is attributed to which factor?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The rise in reported cases of positive HIV infections. Between 1985 and 2002 there has been a significant increase in the reported cases of TB. The increase was most evident in cities with a high incidence of positive HIV infection. Positive HIV infection currently is the greatest known risk factor for reactivating latent TB infections.

Question 3 of 5

Hospital staff requests that the parents with a Greek heritage of a hospitalized infant remove the amulet from around the child's neck. The parents refuse. The nurse understands that the parents may be concerned about

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evil eye or envy of others. In Greek culture, amulets protect against 'matiasma' or the evil eye, especially for children.

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A client has a three-way Foley catheter following a transurethral resection.


Question 4 of 5

The nurse would anticipate infusing irrigating solution rapidly when

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) not a reason to infuse irrigating solution rapidly (2) correct-three-way Foley catheter should be irrigated rapidly when bright-red drainage or clots are present; irrigation rate should be decreased to about 40 gtts/min when the drainage clears (3) not indication to infuse irrigating solution rapidly (4) not indication to infuse irrigating solution rapidly

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Question 5 of 5

In planning discharge teaching for a client after a lumbar laminectomy, the nurse would instruct the client to exercise regularly to strengthen which muscles?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: strengthening the abdominal muscles adds support for the muscles supporting the lumbar spine

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