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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant client at 36 weeks' gestation has partial placenta previa and has been on bedrest at home for the previous 4 weeks. The client has started to have occasional contractions and is beginning to experience increasing vaginal bleeding. What intervention does the nurse anticipate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Increasing bleeding with placenta previa at 36 weeks requires cesarean delivery (
D) to prevent hemorrhage.
Tocolytics (
A), induction (
B), or transfusions (
C) are not primary interventions.

Question 2 of 5

Which client can best be assigned to the newly licensed nurse?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The client with diverticulitis is typically stable and requires less complex care compared to clients receiving chemotherapy, post-coronary bypass, or post-TURP, which involve specialized monitoring and interventions. Assigning this client to a newly licensed nurse ensures manageable care responsibilities.

Question 3 of 5

A client with suspected leukemia is to undergo a bone marrow aspiration. The nurse plans to include which statement in the teaching session?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Bone marrow aspiration can cause pain or discomfort during needle insertion and aspiration. Informing the client prepares them for the procedure and helps manage expectations.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse would recognize which symptom as the most likely early indication of pneumonia in an elderly client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Altered mental status is often the earliest sign of pneumonia in the elderly, as they may not present with typical symptoms like fever or chest pain.

Question 5 of 5

The physician has ordered an IV bolus of Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone sodium succinate) in normal saline for a client admitted with a spinal cord injury. Solu-Medrol has been shown to be effective in:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Solu-Medrol is used in acute spinal cord injuries to reduce inflammation and swelling, which can improve motor and sensory outcomes if given promptly.

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