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Question 1 of 5

A gravida para 1 reports that a prior pregnancy ended in loss of the baby early in the pregnancy. Which of the following instructions should be given to the client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Reporting nausea and vomiting is important, as severe symptoms could indicate complications like hyperemesis gravidarum, especially given the history of pregnancy loss.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is observing a staff member talking with the parent of a pediatric client. The parent is crying and states, 'I do not know what to do about this situation with my child.' The staff member responds, 'I am sure you will do the right thing.' The nurse should recognize that the staff member's response

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The response (
C) dismisses the parent's distress and provides false reassurance, lacking empathy. It does not express interest (
A), respect privacy (
B), or convey empathy (
D).

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old client who was recently admitted with nausea, vomiting, severe right lower quadrant pain, and an elevated WBC count. Which of the following statements by the client would be a priority to follow up?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Resolution of pain (
C) in suspected appendicitis may indicate perforation, a surgical emergency, requiring urgent follow-up. Fatigue (
A), hunger (
B), and dislike of hospitals (
D) are less critical.

Question 4 of 5

An adult has been taking captopril (Capoten) for hypertension. The client tells the nurse that he has a dry cough and sometimes gets dizzy when he stands up. What conclusions should the nurse make regarding this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dry cough and orthostatic hypotension are common ACE inhibitor side effects; slow position changes mitigate dizziness, and cough may require evaluation.

Question 5 of 5

A charge nurse working in a long term care facility is making out assignments. Which assignment made by a registered nurse to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) requires intervention by the supervisor?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Teaching a family intermittent (bolus) feedings via G-tube before discharge. Initial teaching cannot be delegated to a UAP or a PN and must be done by RNs.

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