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Question 1 of 5

While planning care for a preschool aged child, the nurse takes developmental needs into consideration. Which of the following would be of the most concern to the nurse?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Expressing shame. Preschoolers should show initiative, having resolved shame and doubt in the toddler stage.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of prednisone to a client with rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prednisone, a corticosteroid, can cause gastric irritation, so taking it with food minimizes GI upset. Empty stomach (
A) increases irritation, stopping abruptly (
B) risks adrenal crisis, and potassium (
D) is relevant for diuretics, not corticosteroids.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of chronic venous insufficiency. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Leg elevation reduces venous pooling and edema in chronic venous insufficiency, improving circulation. Warm compresses (
A) are inappropriate, diuretics (
C) are not first-line, and restricting ambulation (
D) worsens stasis.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who has been on bed rest for several weeks. Which problem is least likely to be related to bed rest?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Varicose veins are primarily genetic or occupational, not directly caused by bed rest. Muscle atrophy, pneumonia, and thrombophlebitis are common bed rest complications.

Question 5 of 5

A geriatric client with Alzheimer's disease has been living with his grown child's family for the last 6 months. He wanders at night and needs help with activities of daily living. Which statement by his child suggests that the family is successfully adjusting to this living arrangement?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: This statement demonstrates a realistic understanding of the client's disorder and effective family coping with the challenges it presents. Options 1 and 2 indicate that the family is having difficulty adjusting. Option 3 suggests that the family is in denial or has an unrealistic view of the prognosis for a client with Alzheimer's disease.

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