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Question 1 of 5

In a client who's predisposed to bipolar disorder, a bipolar episode might be triggered by:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypothyroidism might trigger a bipolar episode in a client predisposed to bipolar disorder. Episodes aren't known to be triggered by hyperglycemia, hypertension, or antiseizure medications.

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Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure


Question 2 of 5

Priority nursing diagnosis on the patient who was admitted with acute renal failure would be:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fatigue due to altered nutrition is a priority in acute renal failure as it reflects metabolic imbalances and nutritional deficits.

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Question 3 of 5

A client is receiving an I.V. infusion of mannitol (Osmitrol) after undergoing intracranial surgery to remove a brain tumor. To determine whether this drug is producing its therapeutic effect, the nurse should consider which finding the most significant?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The therapeutic effect of mannitol is diuresis, which is confirmed by an increased urine output. A decreased LOC and elevated blood pressure may indicate lack of therapeutic effectiveness. A decreased heart rate doesn't indicate that mannitol is effective.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for an adult who has ulcerative colitis. When planning care, the nurse knows that which nursing diagnosis is of highest priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Ulcerative colitis causes diarrhea, leading to fluid loss and dehydration, making deficient fluid volume the highest priority to prevent systemic complications like hypovolemia.

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A patient has been receiving a cardiac glycoside, a diuretic, and a vasodilator and is on bedrest. The patient's apical pulse rate is 44.


Question 5 of 5

The nurse concludes that this pulse rate is most likely a result of the:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cardiac glycosides like digoxin can cause bradycardia, especially at a pulse of 44.

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