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Question 1 of 5

For which of the following should the nurse closely assess a client who is reversing from halothane (Fluothane) general anesthesia and receiving clindamycin (Cleocin)?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Halothane, a general anesthetic, can cause respiratory depression during recovery, which is a critical condition to monitor. Clindamycin is not strongly associated with these other effects in this context.

Question 2 of 5

You are precepting a new graduate nurse who will be administering an intramuscular injection to an adult client. The new graduate nurse identifies the gluteus maximus muscle by palpating it. What would you do?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The vastus lateralis is preferred over the gluteus maximus for IM injections in adults due to lower risk of sciatic nerve injury.

Question 3 of 5

A client has a total hip replacement. Which of the following client statements indicates a need for further teaching before discharge?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tub baths are contraindicated post-hip replacement due to the risk of hip flexion beyond 90 degrees, indicating a need for further teaching.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing the leg pain of a client who has just undergone right femoral-popliteal artery bypass grafting. Which question would be most useful in determining whether the client is experiencing graft occlusion?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The most frequent indication that a graft is occluding is the return of pain that is similar to that experienced preoperatively. Standard pain assessment techniques also include the items described in the remaining options, but these will not help differentiate current pain from preoperative pain.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement about environmental safety is accurate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Advising clients to have an ABC fire extinguisher is accurate, as it is versatile for multiple fire types. Opening windows may worsen a fire, aiming the extinguisher follows pulling the pin, and rapid lifting risks injury.

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