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Question 1 of 5

The physician has ordered sodium warfarin for the client with thrombophlebitis. The order should be entered to administer the medication at:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Warfarin is typically given in the late afternoon to align with INR monitoring.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse caring for clients with coronary artery disease recognizes which one of the following as a modifiable risk factor?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An elevated LDL level (180 mg/dL) is modifiable through diet, exercise, and medication, unlike family history, race, or gender, which are non-modifiable.

Question 3 of 5

A client has an order for Demerol 75 mg and atropine 0.4 mg IM as a preoperative medication. The Demerol vial contains 50 mg/mL, and atropine is available 0.4 mg/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer in total?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Demerol: 75 mg ÷ 50 mg/mL = 1.5 mL. Atropine: 0.4 mg ÷ 0.4 mg/mL = 1 mL.
Total = 1.5 mL + 1 mL = 2.5 mL.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with suspected meningitis who will be having a lumbar puncture. Which statement regarding aftercare is correct?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Post-lumbar puncture care includes assessing for neurological changes, pain, drainage, and voiding to detect complications like nerve injury or CSF leak.

Question 5 of 5

A client is admitted with symptoms of pseudomembranous colitis. Which finding is associated with Clostridium difficile?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Clostridium difficile infection causes pseudomembranous colitis, characterized by diarrhea with blood and mucus due to toxin-mediated colonic inflammation.

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