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A patient several days after an above-knee amputation (AKA).


Question 1 of 5

Which of the following symptoms would be characteristic of an infected stump wound?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Strategy: Determine how each answer choice relates to an infected wound. (1) may be due to changes in body image or pain (2) expected, not indicative of an infection (3) correct-pain is characteristic of inflammation and infection (4) warm skin above site would indicate infection

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Question 2 of 5

The nurse is planning care for an adult who has myasthenia gravis. What should be included in the care plan?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Myasthenia gravis causes muscle weakness, risking aspiration; checking gag and swallowing reflexes before eating ensures safety, unlike bathing or activity timing.

Question 3 of 5

The physician has prescribed hydralazine (Apresoline) for a client with acute glomerulonephritis. Which finding indicates that the drug is having the desired effect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Apresoline (hydralazine) is an antihypertensive; therefore, a decrease in blood pressure indicates the medication is working. Answers A, B, and D indicate that the overall condition of the client is improving, but they are not the result of the medication.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of propofol (Diprivan) for sedation. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An oxygen saturation of 90% indicates hypoxemia, a serious propofol side effect. Options A, B, and C are acceptable.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) about tiotropium (Spiriva). Which of the following statements by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Using tiotropium as a rescue inhaler is incorrect, as it is a long-acting maintenance medication for COPD, not for acute symptoms. Options A, B, and C are correct: rinsing prevents oral thrush, daily use is standard, and eye pain may indicate glaucoma.

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