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Question 1 of 5

Your client is experiencing general malaise. Which stage of infection is this client in?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: General malaise is characteristic of the illness stage, where symptoms of the infection are most prominent.

Question 2 of 5

A client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin (Glucophage). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious side effect of metformin, requiring immediate reporting of symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client about the use of a peak flow meter for asthma management. The client should be instructed to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Recording the highest of three peak flow readings provides the most accurate assessment of lung function for asthma monitoring.

Question 4 of 5

Carbamazepine is prescribed for the management of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. The nurse instructs the client to inform the primary health care provider if which sign/symptom occurs?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting are frequent side effects associated with the medication. Adverse reactions include blood dyscrasias. If the client develops a fever, sore throat, mouth ulcerations, unusual bleeding or bruising, or joint pain, this may be indicative of a blood dyscrasia, and the primary health care provider should be notified.

Question 5 of 5

A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). The nurse should instruct the client to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sulfasalazine can cause photosensitivity, so clients should avoid sun exposure.

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