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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a parent skin care for the child diagnosed with impetigo. Which instruction is best?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Daily washing with soap and water removes crusts and reduces bacterial load in impetigo, aiding healing.

Question 2 of 5

Two nights after admission for alcohol withdrawal, the client runs out of her room. She is confused and disoriented and says, 'Let me out of here. Bugs are crawling all over that room.' The nurse should take which of these actions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hallucinations during alcohol withdrawal indicate delirium tremens, requiring immediate medical attention and supervision for safety.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse can expect a client with a platelet count of 8000 and a WBC count of 8000 to be placed:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A platelet count of 8000 indicates a high risk of bleeding, necessitating bleeding precautions to prevent hemorrhage.

Question 4 of 5

An adult woman is admitted to the detoxification unit for alcohol withdrawal. Her husband tells the nurse that he is fed up. Either she gets treatment or he is leaving her. Two days later, the woman develops delirium tremens. At this time, which of these nursing diagnoses should be given priority in caring for this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Delirium tremens increases impulsiveness and disorientation, posing a high risk for injury, which takes priority over other diagnoses.

Question 5 of 5

A client is receiving cancer chemotherapy. Metoclopramide (Reglan) is also ordered. The client asks the nurse why she is receiving Reglan. What nursing response is most accurate?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Metoclopramide (Reglan) is an antiemetic, prescribed to control chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, improving patient comfort.

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A client with terminal cancer yells at the nurse and says, 'I don't need your help, I can bathe myself.' Which stage of grief is the client most likely experiencing?
A 15-year-old client's mother asks the nurse why the I-ICP prescribed oral contraceptives (OCPs) for treating her daughter's dysmenorrhea. Before responding to the mother, which fact about oral contraceptives should the nurse consider?
A 25-year-old woman has admitted herself to the psychiatric unit for treatment of Valium addiction. She is currently taking 150 mg PO of Valium per day, which she gets from various doctors or buys off the streets. The first night she is on the unit, she dresses in a short, see-through nightgown and approaches the male nurse. She states that she is 'coming down' and just needs a little comforting and conversation. What is the best initial response by the nurse?
During a home visit to the adolescent just diagnosed with hepatitis A, the nurse provides education to the client and family to prevent the spread of the disease. Which information should the nurse provide? Select all that apply.

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