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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is performing a dressing change for a hospitalized client with an infected surgical incision. Which actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Clean gloves for removing soiled dressings prevent contamination, while sterile gloves for applying the new dressing maintain a sterile field. Full PPE is excessive for removal, and clean gloves for application risk infection.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is attempting to leave the hospital against medical advice. The client is competent to make decisions. Which of the following actions would be essential for the nurse to take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Ensuring the provider explains risks ensures informed decision-making, protecting the client and minimizing liability. Medical records are not immediately provided, forms are procedural, and barring future care is incorrect.

Question 3 of 5

The women’s health nurse is caring for a 30-year-old client who wants to use the ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin patch for contraception. Regarding this method of birth control, which finding should be most concerning to the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Deep venous thrombosis is a contraindication for estrogen-containing contraceptives like the patch due to increased clotting risk. Heavy menses, family history of breast cancer, and obesity are less critical.

Question 4 of 5

The doctor has ordered an IV of magnesium sulfate for a G1 P0 with preeclampsia. Which of the following symptoms is an expected side effect of magnesium sulfate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hyporeflexia is an expected side effect of magnesium sulfate, used to monitor for toxicity in preeclampsia treatment.

Question 5 of 5

A home health nurse is caring for a client with a pressure sore that is red, with serous drainage, is 2 inches in diameter with loss of subcutaneous tissue. The appropriate dressing for this wound is

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Moist saline dressing. A stage III pressure ulcer with granulation tissue requires a moist environment to promote healing.

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