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Question 1 of 5

An adult client complains of dizziness when getting out of bed in the morning. Which instruction should the nurse give the nursing assistant regarding care of this client?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sitting on the bed's edge minimizes orthostatic hypotension, reducing dizziness and fall risk during morning transitions.

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An infant admitted to the pediatric unit with possible Haemophilus influenzae meningitis.


Question 2 of 5

Which of the following should be the nursing priority for an infant admitted to the pediatric unit with possible Haemophilus influenzae meningitis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) fluid requirements are determined by child's hydration status; fluids are usually limited to prevent cerebral edema (2) not a priority (3) correct-to prevent spread of infection, child is placed on droplet precautions for at least 24 hours after implementation of antibiotic therapy (4) would cause discomfort to infant's head

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations is MOST appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Weight loss reduces blood pressure in hypertensive clients. Options A, B, and D worsen hypertension.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic kidney disease who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen). Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse report immediately?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A hemoglobin of 14 g/dL is too high, risking hypertension or thrombosis with epoetin alfa. Options B, C, and D are expected or normal.

Question 5 of 5

The physician prescribes lithium carbonate (Lithobid) 300 mg PO QID for a 47-year-old woman. The nurse in the outpatient clinic teaches the client about the medication. The nurse should encourage the client to make sure her diet has adequate

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: alkali metal salt acts like sodium ions in body; excretion of lithium depends on normal sodium levels; sodium reduction causes marked lithium retention, leading to toxicity

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