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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which result indicates a common complication?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A capillary glucose of 198 mg/dL suggests hyperglycemia, a common complication of TPN due to high glucose content.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is planning to teach a client about taking prednisone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Prednisone can cause bone loss, so increasing dietary calcium helps mitigate the risk of osteoporosis.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Rotating injection sites prevents lipodystrophy and ensures consistent insulin absorption.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is obtaining a client's manual blood pressure and is having difficulty auscultating sounds. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The palpatory method allows the nurse to estimate systolic blood pressure by feeling the radial pulse, providing a reliable alternative when auscultation is challenging.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intermittent enteral tube feedings. Which of the following factors places the client at risk for aspiration?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gastroesophageal reflux disease increases aspiration risk due to potential reflux of stomach contents.

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