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Question 1 of 5

When admitting a client who has acute glomerulonephritis, the nurse expects that the client will report which information?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Acute glomerulonephritis is often post-streptococcal, following pharyngitis. Bladder/kidney infections or sexual partners are less directly related.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Limiting coffee to one cup a day is unnecessary, as moderate caffeine does not significantly affect blood pressure in most hypertensive patients. Options A, B, and C are correct: exercise, low-sodium diet, and smoking cessation reduce blood pressure.

Question 3 of 5

A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) is the initial symptom of increased intracranial pressure from a subdural hematoma, reflecting cerebral compression. Unequal pupils, posturing, and seizures are later signs of severe brain damage.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction yesterday and received alteplase (tPA). The client's spouse asks the nurse why that medication was given. What should the nurse include when replying?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Alteplase (tP
A) is a thrombolytic drug and dissolves the clot that is blocking a coronary artery. It does not relieve pain, prevent new clots from forming, or help the heart muscle to heal.

Extract:

The nurse is performing in-service education about the use of the defibrillator.


Question 5 of 5

Which of the following statements, if made by the nurse, is MOST important?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Strategy: Answers are implementations. Determine the outcome of each answer choice. Is it desired? (1) correct-is a priority to prevent accidental countershock (2) equipment should be checked every eight hours (3) equipment should remain plugged in at all times (4) is not a priority; while this should not occur, it can be safely done

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