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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is preparing to obtain a urine specimen for culture and sensitivity from a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter that was inserted 2 days ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Using a sterile syringe at the specimen port (
A) ensures a clean sample. Balloon port (
B), drainage bag (
C), or 24-hour collection (
D) risk contamination.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse prepares to administer medications to a client. Which of the following client data are acceptable for use as client identifiers? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A, B, D

Rationale: Date of birth (
A), first and last name (
B), and medical record number (
D) are reliable identifiers. Health care provider (
C) and room number (E) are not specific to the client.

Question 3 of 5

During the immediate postoperative period after a colostomy, which stoma appearance requires the licensed practical nurse to contact the supervising registered nurse immediately?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A dusky stoma (
B) indicates ischemia, requiring immediate reporting. Brick red (
A), pink with oozing (
C), and no stool (
D) are normal post-colostomy findings.

Question 4 of 5

Which therapeutic communication skill used by the nurse is most likely to encourage a depressed client to vent feelings?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Active listening. This skill, along with silence, encourages the client to verbalize feelings.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is collecting data from a 10-year-old client during a routine physical examination. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A, C, D

Rationale: Using anatomical terminology (
A) promotes understanding. Explaining equipment and procedures (
C) reduces anxiety. Offering a gown and allowing underwear (
D) respects privacy. Adult examination sequences (
B) may not suit pediatric needs, and parents rating pain (E) may not accurately reflect the child's experience.

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