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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is cleansing the skin of the hospitalized child with impetigo. Which action is most important for the nurse to take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Impetigo is highly contagious. Wearing clean gloves prevents the spread of bacteria to others during skin cleansing.

Question 2 of 5

Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is prescribed for a young adult with schizophrenia. For three days, the chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is to be administered intramuscularly. Before administering chlorpromazine (Thorazine) intramuscularly to the client, the nurse should make which of these assessments?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Chlorpromazine can cause orthostatic hypotension, so checking blood pressure before intramuscular administration ensures safety.

Question 3 of 5

The family of an elderly client asks why their father puts so much salt on his food. The nurse should include which information in the response?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Aging often dulls taste buds, particularly for salt, leading elderly individuals to overuse salt to enhance flavor.

Question 4 of 5

A 15-year-old girl is brought to the hospital by her parents. She is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 80 pounds. Her parents report that she eats very little. This evening, she is very difficult to arouse and had to be carried into the emergency room. A diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is made. Which of the following is the nurse most likely to observe/measure when assessing this client?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Tachycardia is common in severe anorexia due to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances, reflecting cardiovascular stress.

Question 5 of 5

After the nurse has had several brief conversations with a newly admitted client, the client suddenly says, 'I'm afraid to ride in an elevator; I know it's silly, but I can't help it.' Which of these responses by the nurse would be the best example of acknowledgment?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Acknowledging that the fear feels unreasonable to the client validates her self-awareness without judgment, fostering trust.

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