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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer heparin subcutaneously. Which needle size is most appropriate?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A 25-gauge, 5/8-inch needle is appropriate for subcutaneous injections like heparin to minimize tissue trauma.

Question 2 of 5

The client is informed that he will require a right orchiectomy as part of his treatment of testicular cancer. The client asks the nurse if he will be infertile after this procedure. Which response by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A. The client's fertility can be affected to varying degrees, so it is inappropriate to say the client will be infertile. B. The impact of treatment for testicular cancer on fertility varies. The involvement of chemotherapy, lymph node removal, and/or radiation in the treatment plan may all impact the client's ability to procreate. Clients should be encouraged to consider cryopreservation of sperm in a sperm bank before beginning testicular cancer treatment. C. The client's fertility can be affected to varying degrees, so it is inappropriate to say the client will not be infertile. D. Telling the client that the question can't be answered dismisses the client's concern and is not the best response. It may block further communication with the nurse about the client's concerns.

Question 3 of 5

What is the best evidence that a postpartum client's Kegel exercises are effective?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Effective Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, allowing the client to control urine flow, indicating success.

Question 4 of 5

A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. Which instruction should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Taking allopurinol with food reduces gastrointestinal irritation.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a history of hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. Which instruction should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Taking levothyroxine on an empty stomach enhances absorption.

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