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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing a 56-year-old woman for a paracentesis. It is MOST important for the nurse to take which of the following actions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: prevents puncture of bladder

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient hospitalized with an acute asthma attack. The nurse would be MOST concerned if which of the following was observed?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: pulse increases due to decrease in oxygenation of tissues

Question 3 of 5

A 56-year-old woman has a subclavian triple lumen catheter that is used for administration of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The physician has ordered that all lumens be flushed with a diluted heparin solution BID. When the nurse attempts to flush the distal lumen, resistance is met. The nurse should

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: streptokinase may used to dissolve clot, if unsuccessful, lumen is labeled as clotted off

Question 4 of 5

A client received six units of regular insulin three hours ago.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Regular insulin peaks in 2-4 hours, and diaphoresis and trembling are classic signs of hypoglycemia, a potentially life-threatening complication requiring immediate intervention (e.g., administering skim milk). Kussmaul respirations indicate hyperglycemia, while anorexia, lethargy, headache, and polyuria are not specific to hypoglycemia.

Extract:

An elderly alcoholic client has been receiving a long-acting benzodiazepine (Librium) for two days for symptom management and reduction. The client states: 'Get those bugs off of me and clean them out of here.'


Question 5 of 5

The nurse knows the client is exhibiting symptoms of

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Strategy: Think about each answer choice. (1) client has been medicated with benzodiazepines and did not experience untoward reactions (2) correct-client has most probably progressed to another level of abstinence withdrawal from polypharmacy chemical dependence; characteristic symptoms include tremors, increased heart rate, and fever, as well as psychological problems of confusion, delusions, and hallucinations (3) schizophrenic client usually experiences an episode of auditory hallucinations, not visual or tactile hallucinations (4) combination effect of the normal aging process and dementia could precipitate a similar reaction; however, the normal aging process does not produce delirium, but rather dementia

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