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Question 1 of 5

The nurse caring for a client after a suspected CVA recognizes which nursing diagnosis as the priority?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Alteration in cerebral tissue perfusion is the priority after a CVA, as it directly affects brain oxygenation and function, impacting all other functions.

Question 2 of 5

Twenty-four hours after an uncomplicated labor and delivery, a client's WBC is 12,000 cu/mm. The elevation in the client's WBC is most likely an indication of:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A WBC of 12,000 cu/mm post-delivery is a normal physiological response to the stress of labor and delivery.

Question 3 of 5

Parents of a toddler are dismayed when they learn that their child has Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Which statement describes the inheritance pattern of the disorder?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is an X-linked recessive disorder, with the affected gene on the mother's X chromosome, primarily affecting males.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse manager and a case manager are talking to a group of new nurses about the differences of case management and care coordination. The nurse manager understands which to be true regarding the differences?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Case management focuses on holistic care and client-family dynamics, coordinating resources to meet complex needs. Other options are less accurate or incomplete.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following instructions should be included in the teaching for the client with rheumatoid arthritis?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Taking anti-inflammatory medications with meals reduces gastrointestinal irritation, a key teaching point for rheumatoid arthritis management.

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