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Question 1 of 5

A low-residue diet is ordered for an adult. The nurse knows that the client understands the diet when which menu is selected?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Gelatin, mashed potatoes, and sliced chicken are low-fiber, low-residue foods, suitable for the diet. Lettuce, corn, broccoli, and sesame seeds are high-fiber, increasing residue.

Question 2 of 5

An adolescent client has been hospitalized for 2 months for an eating disorder. She asks the nurse what to tell her classmates about her long absence. The nurse can best help the client by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Role-playing helps the client prepare for social interactions, building confidence in handling questions about her absence.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse prepares a client for discharge following a vasectomy. The client asks, 'When can I have sexual intercourse with my wife without using a condom?' What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A vasectomy requires confirmation of azoospermia via semen analysis, typically after 6-12 weeks or 15-20 ejaculations, to ensure sterility. Alternative birth control (
C) is needed until this confirmation. Immediate unprotected intercourse (
A) risks pregnancy, and 6 months (
B) is unnecessarily long.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse has reinforced teaching with the parent of a 3-year-old client who has acute diarrhea. Which of the following statements by the parent would require follow-up?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The BRAT diet (
C) is outdated and may lack nutrients, risking prolonged recovery. Skin barrier cream (
A), frequent fluids (
B), and monitoring urine output (
D) are appropriate for preventing skin breakdown, dehydration, and detecting complications.

Question 5 of 5

The clinic nurse cares for a 4-year-old who has been diagnosed with a pinworm infection. Which client symptom supports this diagnosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pinworms cause anal itching, worse at night (
A), due to female worms laying eggs. Bleeding (
B), appetite loss (
C), and skin lesions (
D) are not typical, suggesting other conditions like hookworms or dermatitis.

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