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Question 1 of 5

The client tells the nurse that she is considering breast reduction but wants to know if she could breastfeed in the future after this procedure. Which response by the nurse is correct?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A. Breast reduction has the potential to negatively affect lactation (breastfeeding) if large amounts of breast tissue are removed. B. Lactation can usually be accomplished if the nipples are left connected to breast tissue. C. The amount of breast tissue removed will determine whether or not lactation is possible. D. The nipple structure is not changed with breast reduction; however, some surgeries may necessitate relocation of the nipple.

Question 2 of 5

The client has been receiving chemotherapy for cancer and has stomatitis. What nursing care is indicated because the client has stomatitis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Viscous lidocaine mouthwash relieves pain from stomatitis, encouraging eating and improving comfort without irritating the oral mucosa.

Question 3 of 5

An adult is being treated for depression. One day he appears at the nursing station and gives one of the nurses his favorite book. He smiles happily and says, 'I want you to have this.' The nurse's response is based on which understanding?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Giving away valued possessions can indicate suicidal intent, as the client may be preparing to end their life.

Question 4 of 5

The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a WBC of 1400. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A low WBC (1400) indicates high infection risk; avoiding crowded places reduces exposure to pathogens, showing understanding of infection precautions.

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The nurse reviews the serology report of the hospitalized adolescent who has a history of ongoing IV drug use since age 13 years. After considering the serology report results, the nurse makes which correct conclusion?
The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old widow admitted to the psychiatric hospital by her daughter, who became concerned when her mother began to talk in a confused manner about her husband who has been dead for seven years. In the hospital, especially at night, the client wanders into the other clients' rooms looking for her husband. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take when this woman wanders into the rooms of the other clients?
The clinic nurse is assessing the 12-year-old who has multiple scaly-ringed lesions on the face, neck, and arms. Which is the most important question that the nurse should ask?

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