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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions to the parent of a child with Kawasaki disease. The nurse informs the parent that the presence of which symptom should be immediately reported to the health care provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fever in Kawasaki disease may indicate persistent inflammation or complications, requiring immediate reporting.

Question 2 of 5

A woman who is pregnant for the first time asks the nurse when during pregnancy is the best time to take Lamaze classes. What should the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The second trimester is ideal for Lamaze classes, as it allows time to learn techniques before labor while avoiding early pregnancy discomforts and late-term fatigue.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client admitted 3 days ago with bacterial pneumonia who has become short of breath, restless, and difficult to rouse. Which additional finding indicates to the nurse that the client may be developing sepsis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Prolonged capillary refill time suggests poor perfusion, a sign of sepsis, requiring immediate intervention.

Question 4 of 5

After successful alcohol detoxification, a client remarked to a friend, 'I've tried to stop drinking but I just can't. I can't even work without having a drink.' The client's belief that he needs alcohol indicates his dependence is primarily

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: With psychological dependence, it is the client's thoughts and attitude toward alcohol that produce craving and compulsive use.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is observing the movements of a client receiving Thorazine (chlorpromazine). The client continually paces and rocks back and forth when sitting. The nurse recognizes that the client is experiencing:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Akathisia is characterized by restlessness, pacing, and rocking, which matches the client's symptoms. Answer A involves fixed upward gaze, Answer C involves muscle spasms, and Answer D involves slowed movements, all of which are incorrect.

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