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Question 1 of 5

Spirituality affects a client's life in all of the following areas except:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Spirituality is a belief in or relationship with some higher power, creative force, divine being, or infinite source of energy and does not have any effect on genetic makeup.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse receives news of a local mass shooting. Stable clients need to be discharged to make room for newly admitted clients. Which client would the nurse identify as safe to recommend for discharge?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The client with resolved asthma exacerbation, not requiring oxygen or nebulizers for 12 hours, is stable and safe for discharge, unlike the others with active complications.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis who has ascites, peripheral edema, shortness of breath, fatigue, and generalized discomfort. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: C,D,E

Rationale: Semi-Fowler position helps alleviate shortness of breath by reducing pressure on the diaphragm. An alternating air pressure mattress reduces the risk of pressure injuries due to immobility. Music can help reduce discomfort and anxiety, providing a non-pharmacological distraction.

Question 4 of 5

A client is prescribed long-term pharmacologic therapy with hydroxychloroquine to treat systemic lupus erythematosus. The nurse should reinforce teaching about which intervention related to the drug's adverse effects?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinal toxicity. Regular ophthalmologic exams every 6 months are essential to monitor for early signs of retinal damage.

Question 5 of 5

The practical nurse is collecting data on a client receiving methotrexate to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Which finding associated with this drug is most important for the nurse to report to the registered nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Petechiae indicate thrombocytopenia, a serious adverse effect of methotrexate, risking bleeding and requiring immediate reporting for dose adjustment or discontinuation.

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