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Question 1 of 5

Two people call in sick on the medical-surgical unit and no additional help is available. The team consists of an RN, an LPN and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which of these activities should the nurse assign to the UAP?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Basic client care, which is routine, should be delegated to a UAP since the unit is short on help. The vital signs can be done by the RN and PN as they make rounds since this data is more critical to making decisions about the care of the clients.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse makes a home visit to a client with Alzheimer disease. While reviewing the client's home care needs, the client's spouse states, 'It's hard to see my spouse worsen each day. I'm not sure I can keep doing this alone anymore.' Which response by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Exploring the spouse's daily challenges encourages open communication and helps identify specific support needs.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching diet restrictions for a client with Addison's disease. The client would indicate an understanding of the diet by stating

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The manifestations of Addison's disease due to mineralocorticoid deficiency, resulting from renal sodium wasting and potassium retention, include dehydration, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and acidosis.

Question 4 of 5

Triazolam (Halcion) 0.25 mg is ordered for a client at bedtime. When the nurse goes to give the medication, the client asks the nurse to leave it at the bedside because she wants to finish reading a book. What is the best action for the nurse to take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Returning in an hour ensures medication administration while respecting the client's request, adhering to safety protocols. Leaving medication or delaying indefinitely risks errors.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for several clients. When thinking about long-term goals, the nurse knows that which of these clients has the best prognosis?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Stage I Hodgkin's lymphoma has a high cure rate (over 90%) with treatment, offering the best prognosis compared to leukemia, osteosarcoma, or multiple myeloma.

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