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Question 1 of 5

The nurse assesses a client and notes that he has a weak, irregular pulse, as well as soft, flabby muscles. The nurse should assess the client further for:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Weak, irregular pulse and flabby muscles are signs of hypokalemia, which affects muscle and cardiac function. The other conditions present differently.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is preparing to suction a tracheostomy for a client with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) (see fi gure). The nurse should:

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Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The nurse is wearing protective personnel equipment appropriately for suctioning the client: goggles, gown and respirator mask. It is not necessary to wear a powered air purifying respirator face shield to suction a tracheostomy. A surgical mask does not provide maximum protection.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which statement indicates understanding?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by keeping the stomach contents below the esophagus.

Question 4 of 5

The 2nd priority needs according to the MAAUAR method of priority setting include which of the following?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The MAAUAR method prioritizes: Mental status, Acute pain, Acute eliminated needs, Urgent needs, Abnormal vital signs, Risks. The second priority is Acute pain, but among the options, Risks aligns as a high-priority need following initial physiological concerns.

Question 5 of 5

During the admission interview, an adult client reveals that, as a child, she was sexually abused by her uncle and a male cousin. She reports that she cuts the skin of her arms, legs, and abdomen. In addition to having the client sign a no-harm contract, which nursing intervention is most important?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Helping the client find safe ways to express anger addresses the self-harm behavior therapeutically, promoting coping skills and safety.

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