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Question 1 of 5

Following a lumbar puncture, a client develops a severe headache that persists 24 hours and is unrelieved by bedrest or oral fluids. Which of the following interventions does the nurse anticipate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A persistent post-lumbar puncture headache suggests CSF leak, treated with an epidural blood patch (
C). Prolonged bedrest (
A), opioids (
B), or IV fluids (
D) are less effective.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for clients on the postpartum unit. Which of the following should the nurse assess first?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A placenta delivered 10 minutes after the infant is at risk for retained fragments, which can cause postpartum hemorrhage, requiring immediate assessment.

Question 3 of 5

A client has returned from having a bronchoscopy. Before offering the client sips of water, the nurse should assess the client's:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Assessing the gag reflex ensures the client can swallow safely post-bronchoscopy due to local anesthesia.

Question 4 of 5

Lidocaine is a medication frequently ordered for the client experiencing:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lidocaine is used to treat ventricular tachycardia by stabilizing cardiac membranes.

Question 5 of 5

The autopsy results in SIDS-related death will show the following consistent findings:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: SIDS autopsies often show pulmonary edema and intrathoracic hemorrhages, though the exact cause remains unclear and findings are not always definitive.

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