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Question 1 of 5

Which statement by the client regarding sickle cell disease indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Alcohol, including red wine, can cause dehydration and increase the risk of sickle cell crisis, so it should be avoided. Other statements are correct.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a laboring client who is on an oxytocin infusion. The client experiences seven contractions in a 10-minute time period. The fetal heart rate tracing is a category III. Which action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A category III fetal heart rate tracing indicates fetal distress, and seven contractions in 10 minutes suggest uterine hyperstimulation. Discontinuing oxytocin is the priority to reduce fetal stress.

Question 3 of 5

A child with achondroplasia will likely have which of the following physical characteristics?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Achondroplasia causes dwarfism, short fingers/toes, and short proximal limbs due to impaired cartilage growth.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with suspected endometrial cancer. Which symptom is associated with endometrial cancer?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Endometrial cancer often presents with abnormal uterine bleeding, which may manifest as watery or blood-tinged vaginal discharge. Frothy, thick white, or purulent discharges are more indicative of infections or other gynecologic conditions.

Question 5 of 5

An infant with a ventricular septal defect is discharged with a prescription for lanoxin elixir 0.01 mg PO q 12 hrs. The bottle is labeled 0.10 mg per 1/2 tsp. The nurse should instruct the mother to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The calibrated dropper ensures accurate dosing of Lanoxin (digoxin), critical for preventing toxicity in infants.

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