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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

While admitting a client to an acute-care psychiatric unit, the nurse asks about substance abuse based on knowledge that:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The failure to address substance abuse among clients with psychiatric disorders interferes with treatment effectiveness and contributes to relapse. Misdiagnosis of a psychiatric disorder, suboptimal pharmacological treatment, neglect of appropriate interventions, or an inappropriate referral might also occur.

Question 3 of 5

When writing in the client's chart, the nurse makes an error in documentation. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Drawing a single line through the error and initialing maintains transparency and legality. Erasing, blackening, or rewriting the sheet is improper.

Question 4 of 5

The health care provider (HCP) explains the risks and benefits of a procedure to the client through an interpreter. The HCP leaves after asking the nurse to witness the client's signature on the consent. The interpreter and client now have a lengthy discussion in the foreign language. The nurse should take which action at this time?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Asking the interpreter to explain the discussion (
A) ensures the nurse understands any concerns or clarifications, verifying informed consent. Gestures (
B) are unreliable, the interpreter witnessing (
C) is inappropriate, and noting interpreter use (
D) is insufficient without understanding the discussion.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is preparing an injection of IM haloperidol from a glass ampule. Which of the following actions by the nurse are appropriate? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: B,C

Rationale: Breaking the ampule away from the body (
B) and disposing in a sharps container (
C) are safe practices. An 18-gauge needle (
A) is too large, injecting air (
D) is unnecessary, and resting the needle on the rim (E) risks contamination.

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