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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assisting in caring for a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy 48 hours ago and has developed diabetes insipidus. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse clarify?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Desmopressin treats diabetes insipidus by replacing vasopressin. Checking urine osmolarity and serum sodium monitors the condition. Trendelenburg position is inappropriate as it may increase intracranial pressure post-hypophysectomy.

Question 2 of 5

All of the following clients are on the unit. Which one is most likely to develop urinary retention?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Abdominal hysterectomy involves pelvic manipulation, increasing urinary retention risk due to bladder trauma or nerve disruption. Other surgeries pose lower risk.

Question 3 of 5

An adult is admitted with a pneumothorax following an accident. Immediately after insertion of a chest tube, the client says to the nurse, 'Why do I have a tube in my chest and that thing hanging on the side of the bed? I don't like it.' What should the nurse include when replying to the client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The chest tube drains air/fluid from the pleural space, allowing lung re-expansion in pneumothorax, providing an accurate, educational response to the client's question.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing teaching on oral care and symptom management to a client with head and neck cancer who has developed mouth sores related to external radiation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale: Water-soluble lubricant , avoiding irritants , soft brushing , and saline rinses promote comfort. Alcohol-based mouthwash irritates sores.

Question 5 of 5

Propranolol is prescribed for an adult suspected to have Graves' disease. The nurse explains to the client that propranolol is prescribed for which purpose?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Propranolol, a beta-blocker, slows heart rate, controlling tachycardia in Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism). It does not affect thyroid activity, provide hormones, or regulate metabolism.

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