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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for an adolescent with a 5-year history of bulimia. A common clinical finding in the client with bulimia is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Dental caries are common in bulimia due to frequent vomiting, which exposes teeth to stomach acid, causing enamel erosion.

Question 2 of 5

The physician has ordered intravenous fluid with potassium for a client admitted with gastroenteritis and dehydration. Before adding potassium to the intravenous fluid, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Adequate urinary output (at least 30 mL/hr) must be confirmed before adding potassium to IV fluids to prevent hyperkalemia.

Question 3 of 5

A client with rheumatoid arthritis tells the nurse that she is having increasing difficulty cooking, cleaning, and attending to activities of daily living. Which of the following referrals is the most appropriate?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: An occupational therapist (
A) helps clients with rheumatoid arthritis adapt to difficulties with daily activities through adaptive techniques and equipment. Physical therapy (
B), home health (
C), or assisted living (
D) may be secondary.

Question 4 of 5

A client with primary sclerosing cholangitis has received a liver transplant. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client for complications. Which findings are associated with an acute rejection of the new liver?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increased jaundice and prolonged prothrombin time indicate liver dysfunction, consistent with acute liver transplant rejection.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client receiving supplemental oxygen. The effectiveness of the oxygen therapy is best determined by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Arterial blood gases provide a direct measure of oxygenation and are the most accurate way to evaluate the effectiveness of oxygen therapy.

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