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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with extracellular fluid volume deficit. Which of the following assessments would the nurse anticipate finding?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: oliguria. Kidneys maintain fluid volume through adjustments in urine volume.

Question 2 of 5

A client with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome has a T cell count of 180 . The medication frequently used for the client with T cell counts less than 200 is:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pentamidine is used for Pneumocystis prophylaxis in AIDS patients with T-cell counts <200. Gentamicin is an antibiotic, acyclovir treats herpes, and immune globulin is not specific.

Question 3 of 5

A client recovering at home following a left total knee replacement 7 days ago is using a cane to go up and down the stairs under the supervision of the home health nurse. Which client action indicates a need for reinforcement of teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Placing full weight on the surgical leg when going down stairs risks injury and instability. The client should lead with the cane and unaffected leg, using the surgical leg cautiously.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse in the pediatric unit is preparing a 16-year-old for a surgical procedure and observes that the client has signed the informed consent for surgery. What should be the first action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Minors typically cannot provide legal consent unless they are emancipated or meet specific legal criteria. The nurse must first determine if the 16-year-old is legally able to sign the consent.

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Health care provider prescription
Guaifenesin 600 mg/dextromethorphan hydrobromide 30 mg ER one tablet PO q12h PRN for thick secretions


Question 5 of 5

The nurse prepares to administer an oral expectorant to a client with pneumonia. The client tells the nurse, 'That pill is too big. I won't be able to swallow it.' What is the best action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Contacting the pharmacy for a liquid form addresses the client's difficulty swallowing the pill, ensuring medication adherence without altering the drug inappropriately.

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