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Question 1 of 5

The death of a beloved spouse places the surviving partner in which type of crisis?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The unexpected death of a spouse is a situational crisis, arising from an unplanned event. Maturational crises are developmental, and reactive/nonreactive are not standard crisis categories. Coordinated Care

Question 2 of 5

A patient with schizophrenia is prescribed risperidone (Risperdal). Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Risperidone, an antipsychotic, commonly causes extrapyramidal symptoms (e.g., tremors, rigidity), requiring monitoring. Weight gain, not loss, is typical, and hyperactivity or insomnia are less common.

Question 3 of 5

A client is receiving chemotherapy for cancer and develops thrombocytopenia. What should the nurse include in the client's plan of care because of the thrombocytopenia?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Thrombocytopenia increases bleeding risk; avoiding injections prevents hematomas or hemorrhage. Positioning, fluid limits, or exercise don't address bleeding risk.

Question 4 of 5

A patient with chronic kidney disease is receiving hemodialysis. Which of the following assessments is most important before starting the dialysis session?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Blood pressure assessment prevents complications like hypotension during dialysis, a common risk in renal failure. Respiratory rate, heart rate, and temperature are monitored but less critical.

Extract:

When assessing an individual with a spontaneous pneumothorax, there is a danger of mediastinal shift.


Question 5 of 5

Mediastinal shift is described as:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Mediastinal shift involves tracheal deviation to the unaffected side due to pressure imbalance.

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