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Question 1 of 5

The nurse should instruct a client who is taking dexamethasone (Decadron) and furosemide (Lasix) to report:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Muscle weakness is a serious side effect of dexamethasone (steroid-induced myopathy) and furosemide (potassium loss), requiring prompt reporting.

Question 2 of 5

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with hyperglycemia. The nurse administers regular insulin as ordered. When should the nurse expect the insulin to begin acting?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Regular insulin, a short-acting insulin, typically begins acting within 15 to 30 minutes after subcutaneous administration, making it effective for rapid blood glucose control.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a diagnosis of gout is prescribed allopurinol (Zyloprim). The nurse should instruct the client to:

Correct Answer: A,B

Rationale: Taking allopurinol with food reduces gastrointestinal upset, and avoiding alcohol prevents uric acid buildup.

Question 4 of 5

The sense of hearing is assessed using which standardized test?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Rinne test is a standardized test used to assess hearing by comparing air and bone conduction using a tuning fork.

Question 5 of 5

A 30-year-old client is hospitalized with a fractured femur, which is being treated with skeletal traction. He states that he has not had a bowel movement for 2 days. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate at this time?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Increasing fluid intake promotes bowel motility, addressing constipation in a client immobilized by traction.

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