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Question 1 of 5

A postoperative client has been placed on a clear liquid diet. Which items is the client allowed to consume? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: A clear liquid diet consists of foods that are relatively transparent to light, and are clear and liquid at room and body temperature. These foods include such items as water, either regular or decaffeinated coffee or tea, bouillon, clear broth, gelatin, carbonated beverages, hard candy, lemonade, and popsicles. The incorrect food items are items that are allowed on a full liquid diet.

Question 2 of 5

A client experiencing low back pain asks the nurse which type of exercise will strengthen the lower back muscles. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to participate in to best strengthen the lower back muscles?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Walking and swimming are very beneficial in strengthening back muscles for the client with low back pain. The other options involve twisting and pulling of the back muscles, which is not helpful to the client experiencing back pain.

Question 3 of 5

A hospitalized client fell on the floor and sustained a small laceration on her hand that required stitches. The intern will suture the client's hand at the client's bedside and asks for bupivacaine (Marcaine) with epinephrine and a suture kit in order to suture the laceration. The nurse should question which of the following?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bupivacaine with epinephrine should be questioned for hand lacerations, as epinephrine can cause vasoconstriction and potential tissue ischemia in extremities.

Question 4 of 5

A client's medical record states a history of intermittent claudication. In collecting data about this symptom, the nurse should ask the client about which symptom?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Intermittent claudication is a symptom characterized by a sudden onset of leg pain that occurs with exercise and is relieved by rest. It is the classic symptom of peripheral arterial insufficiency. Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons, including indigestion or angina pectoris. Venous insufficiency is characterized by an achy type of leg pain that intensifies as the day progresses.

Question 5 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is responding well to risperidone (Risperdal) and is no longer psychotic. After teaching the client about managing his illness, which of the following statements reflects a need for further education?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Concern about affording daily medication suggests a need for further education on resources or adherence strategies, as non-adherence risks relapse. Other statements reflect appropriate understanding.

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