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Question 1 of 5

A client with Parkinson's disease is scheduled for stereotactic surgery. Which finding indicates that the surgery had its intended effect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stereotactic surgery, such as deep brain stimulation, aims to reduce symptoms like intractable tremors in Parkinson's disease. It does not directly increase dopamine or serotonin production, nor does it eliminate the need for medication entirely.

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted with suspected Hodgkin's lymphoma. The diagnosis is confirmed by the:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hodgkin's lymphoma is diagnosed by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells in lymph node biopsy, a hallmark of the disease.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assisting a 4th-day postoperative cholecystectomy client in planning her meals for tomorrow's menu. Which vitamin is the most essential in promoting tissue healing?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential in promoting wound healing and collagen formation. Vitamin B1 (thiamine) maintains normal gastrointestinal (GI) functioning, oxidizes carbohydrates, and is essential for normal functioning of nervous tissue. Vitamin D regulates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the GI tract and helps prevent rickets. Vitamin A is necessary for the formation and maintenance of skin and mucous membranes. It is also essential for normal growth and development of bones and teeth.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is teaching a group of prenatal clients about the effects of cigarette smoke on fetal development. Which characteristic is associated with babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Smoking during pregnancy restricts placental blood flow leading to low birth weight. Babies are not typically large and while preterm birth or growth retardation may occur low birth weight is the most consistent finding.

Question 5 of 5

The physician has ordered a 24-hour urine collection for a client. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: For a 24-hour urine collection, the first void is discarded, and all subsequent urine is collected for exactly 24 hours to ensure accurate measurement of analytes. A single container is used, refrigeration is advised, but separate voids are not needed.

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