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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for an adult who had a cervical laminectomy this morning. After an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit, the client is returned to the nursing care unit. How should the client be positioned immediately upon return?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Semi-reclining reduces neck strain and swelling post-cervical laminectomy, promoting comfort and healing. Supine or prone may increase pressure, and side-lying is less optimal.

Extract:

The nurse has just returned to the desk and has four phone messages to return.


Question 2 of 5

Which of the following messages should the nurse return FIRST?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: Remember the ABCs. (1) wrist needs to be x-rayed, not a priority (2) indicates infection, treated with antibiotic (3) correct-potential anaphylactic reaction, administer epinephrine, corticosteroids; treat for shock (4) indicates infection, treat with an antibiotic

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Question 3 of 5

The infant of a diabetic mother has a blood glucose of 90 mg/dL and a serum calcium level of 7.0 mg/dL. The nurse should anticipate that which of the following medications would be administered IV?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hypocalcemia (7.0 mg/dL) in infants of diabetic mothers risks tetany; calcium gluconate is indicated. Options A, B, and C are inappropriate.

Question 4 of 5

In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Security. Providing consistent, loving care fosters trust, a key developmental need for infants per Erikson's theory.

Extract:

A six-year-old boy comes to the outpatient clinic for a routine exam. His mother is concerned because her son often talks to an 'imaginary best friend.'


Question 5 of 5

The nurse should advise the mother to

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: All answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) doesn't recognize play with imaginary friends as normal developmental state (2) may create anxiety in child (3) correct-normal for 4- to 6-year-old children (4) may create anxiety in child

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