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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client at 11 weeks gestation. The first day of the client's last menstrual period was September 7. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect to obtain?

Correct Answer: B,D,E

Rationale: At 11 weeks, increased urinary frequency (
B) is expected due to hormonal changes. The Naegele rule (LMP + 1 year - 3 months + 7 days) gives June 14 (
D). Fetal heart tones are detectable by Doppler (E). Fetal movement (
A) is felt later (16-20 weeks), and fundal height of 24 cm (
C) occurs around 24 weeks.

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Vital signs
Blood pressure 105/60 mm Hg
Heart rate 80/min
Respirations 22/min
SpO2 90% on room air
Nurse notes
The client has a history of coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease. Nursing assessment reveals crackles in middle & lower lung fields, moderate jugular venous distension, and 3+ pedal edema.
Medications
Enoxaparin: 30 mg subcutaneous once daily
Metoprolol: 50 mg PO twice a day
Furosemide: 40 mg PO twice daily
Atorvastatin: 20 mg PO once daily


Question 2 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with acute decompensated heart failure. Which of the following medications should the nurse hold for clarification prior to administering?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Metoprolol (
D) may worsen acute decompensated heart failure by reducing cardiac output, requiring clarification. Furosemide (
C) treats fluid overload, enoxaparin (
B) prevents thrombosis, and atorvastatin (
A) manages lipids.

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse assesses a client for physiological risk factors for falls. The nurse should conclude that the client is not at risk if which of the following is discovered?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Intact recent and remote memory indicates that a client is not at risk for falls. Risk for falls can occur in elder clients, and the nurse should assess each client for the possibility of falls and take appropriate actions.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse shows an understanding of the psychological needs of a client in isolation when he:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Allowing phone calls meets the psychological need for social connection in isolation. Reading material is helpful but less critical, alternating staff may disrupt continuity, and limiting PPE compromises safety.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. The client appears anxious and states, 'The voices are bad today; they sound so angry with me.' Which of the following responses would be most appropriate for the nurse to make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Acknowledging the client's fear and offering medication (
D) is therapeutic and addresses anxiety. Dismissing voices (A,
B) or probing content (
C) may increase distress or reinforce delusions.

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