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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client with suspected Cushing syndrome who has a 24-hour urine specimen. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C

Rationale: Discarding the first void and recording the start time (
B) ensures accurate collection, and refrigerating the container (
C) preserves the sample. Catheters (
A) are not needed, all urine is collected (D is incorrect), and light protection (E) is unnecessary.

Question 2 of 5

An adult is scheduled for a paracentesis. What should the nurse plan to do immediately before the procedure is started?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Emptying the bladder before paracentesis prevents accidental puncture of the bladder during needle insertion into the abdominal cavity. Water intake, bowel emptying, or sedation are not immediate pre-procedure priorities.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse monitoring a client with appendicitis will expect the client to give which description of the associated abdominal pain?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Appendicitis typically causes severe pain in the right lower quadrant (
C). Upper abdominal burning (
A) suggests gastritis, left-sided pain (
B) is atypical, and shoulder pain (
D) may indicate referred pain from other conditions.

Question 4 of 5

While assisting a doctor with a sterile dressing change, the nurse notices that the doctor has contaminated his left hand. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Telling the doctor about the contamination maintains sterility and patient safety. Handing gloves assumes he noticed. Antibiotics are not a substitute for sterility. Reporting is secondary to immediate action.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse has been teaching a woman who has iron deficiency anemia. Which menu, if selected, indicates that the woman understands her dietary instructions?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Broccoli, spinach, and orange juice (vitamin C enhances iron absorption) are iron-rich, ideal for anemia. Other menus lack sufficient iron sources.

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