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Question 1 of 5

The client with Cushing's disease will most likely exhibit signs of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cushing's disease causes hypercortisolism, leading to hypokalemia due to increased potassium excretion. Hypernatremia , hypocalcaemia , and hypermagnesemia are not typical in Cushing's disease.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a tracheostomy who has an order to begin oral intake. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to decrease the client's risk for aspiration?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Thickened liquids (
D) reduce aspiration risk by slowing transit. Inflating the cuff (
A) is not always necessary, straws (
B) may increase risk, and tilting the head back (
C) worsens aspiration.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing teaching to the parent of a child recently diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type. Which statement by the parent requires intervention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: ADHD often persists into adulthood, so stating it will be outgrown by age 20 (
C) is incorrect and requires intervention. Limiting choices (
A), advocating for an IEP (
B), and focusing during conversations (
D) are appropriate.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has acute pericarditis. Which of the following findings would be a priority to follow up?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Muffled heart tones and jugular venous distension (
B) suggest pericardial effusion or tamponade, a life-threatening complication requiring urgent follow-up. Chest pain (
A) and friction rub (
C) are expected, and mild fever (
D) is less urgent.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 7-year-old client who was recently admitted with nausea, vomiting, severe right lower quadrant pain, and an elevated WBC count. Which of the following statements by the client would be a priority to follow up?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Resolution of pain (
C) in suspected appendicitis may indicate perforation, a surgical emergency, requiring urgent follow-up. Fatigue (
A), hunger (
B), and dislike of hospitals (
D) are less critical.

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