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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

A client returns from the operating room after a right orchiectomy. For the immediate post-operative period the nursing priority would be to

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Due to the location of the incision, pain management is the priority. Bladder spasms are more related to prostate surgery.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a 1-month-old client who is being evaluated for congenital hypothyroidism. The nurse should recognize which of the following as clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism in infants? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Hypothyroidism in infants causes lethargy (
A), dry skin (
B), and hoarse cry (
D) due to slowed metabolism. Loose stools (
C) and tachycardia (E) are more typical of hyperthyroidism.

Question 4 of 5

A client is to be discharged on enoxaparin (Lovenox) for the next two days. Which comment by the client indicates a need for further instruction?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Enoxaparin is injected subcutaneously in the abdomen, not the thigh, indicating a need for further teaching.

Question 5 of 5

After a recent outbreak of varicella in an elementary school, the practical nurse is assisting with the development of an informative letter to parents. Which of the following instructions are appropriate to include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E

Rationale: Calamine lotion (
A) relieves itching, short nails (
B) and mittens (E) prevent scratching, vaccinations (
C) protect against future infection, and isolation until crusted (
D) prevents transmission. All are appropriate.

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