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Question 1 of 5

If a client weighs 132 lb and has a caloric requirement of 28 calories per kg of body weight per day, what is the number of calories that the client needs each day to maintain body weight? Record your answer using a whole number.

Correct Answer: 1680

Rationale: Weight = 132 lb/ 2.2 = 60 kg. Calories = 60 kg X 28 cal/kg = 1,680 calories/day.

Question 2 of 5

The school nurse assessed and referred a 14-year-old with scoliosis. An 18° curvature of the spine was diagnosed. Which treatment plan would the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An 18° scoliosis curvature is mild and typically monitored with re-evaluation, as bracing or surgery is reserved for curvatures >25° or >40°, respectively.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse assessing a client charts his blood pressure as 134/86. The pulse pressure would be

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pulse pressure is calculated as systolic BP minus diastolic BP: 134 - 86 = 48 mmHg.

Question 4 of 5

A client with mania is unable to finish her dinner. To help her maintain sufficient nourishment, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: High-calorie, portable foods accommodate the restlessness and distractibility of mania, ensuring adequate nutrition.

Question 5 of 5

The client admitted with angina is given a prescription for nitroglycerine. The client should be instructed to:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nitroglycerin should be stored in its original brown bottle to protect it from light and maintain potency.

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