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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for an elderly woman who had surgery on her right foot yesterday. The woman had a broken left arm three months ago and has osteoarthritis. Which type of assistive device will probably be most appropriate for this client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A walker provides maximum stability for an elderly woman with recent foot surgery, prior arm injury, and osteoarthritis, ensuring safe ambulation.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with Parkinson's disease. The client spends over 1 hour to dress for scheduled therapies. What is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take in this situation?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Allow the client the time needed to dress. Clients with Parkinson's disease often wish to take care of themselves but become very upset when hurried and then are unable to manage at all.

Question 3 of 5

A diabetic client asks the nurse why she should use a diaphragm as a method of contraception instead of birth control pills. The best explanation for the use of a diaphragm is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A diaphragm does not affect blood glucose, unlike oral contraceptives, which can alter glycemic control. Oral contraceptives are not ineffective due to glucose levels, diaphragms do not prevent implantation or ovulation, and they are not intrauterine.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is reviewing recommended dietary modifications with the parents of a 6-month-old client with phenylketonuria. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Phenylketonuria requires a lifelong low-phenylalanine diet, avoiding meat and dairy, and using special formula to prevent neurological damage. It is not self-limiting, and tyrosine is needed, not removed.

Question 5 of 5

A client visiting a family planning clinic is suspected of having an STD. The most diagnostic test for all stages of treponema pallidum (syphilis) is the:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The FTA-Abs test is the most specific and diagnostic for all stages of syphilis. VDRL and RPR are non-treponemal tests that can have false positives, so A and B are incorrect. Thayer-Martin culture is used for gonorrhea, so D is incorrect.

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