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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of gestational hypertension. Which symptom is most characteristic?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Hypertension (BP ≥140/90) is the defining symptom of gestational hypertension. Proteinuria indicates preeclampsia and fetal macrosomia or painful bleeding are unrelated.

Question 2 of 5

A client who had major abdominal surgery is having delayed healing of the wound. Which laboratory test result would most closely correlate with this problem?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Decreased albumin indicates protein deficiency, impairing tissue repair and delaying wound healing. Decreased creatinine (
B) reflects renal function, increased calcium (
C) affects bones, and increased sodium (
D) affects fluid balance, not healing directly.

Question 3 of 5

A client requires log rolling after back surgery. Correctly provide the sequence of steps the nurse should follow when performing the procedure.

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Obtain assistance; three nurses are preferable.
Maintain client's position in alignment with pillows.
Position two nurses on the side the client will be turned to and the third nurse on the opposite side of the bed.
Designate the person at the head of the bed to be in charge of coordinating the move.
Place a pillow between the client's knees.
Move the client in one coordinated movement when the nurse at the head of the bed signals to move the client.
Instruct the client to place the arms across the chest.

Correct Answer: A, C, D, G, E, B, F

Rationale: Log rolling sequence: Obtain assistance (
A), position nurses (
C), designate leader (
D), instruct arm placement (G), place pillow (E), align with pillows (
B), move coordinately (F).

Question 4 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is started on Zyprexa (olanzapine). Three weeks later, the client develops severe muscle rigidity and elevated temperature. The nurse should give priority to:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Muscle rigidity and fever suggest neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), a life-threatening reaction to olanzapine. Immediate transfer to a medical unit for urgent treatment is critical.

Question 5 of 5

Goal setting for a client with Meniere's disease should include which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Although not contraindicated, initially ambulation may be difficult because of vertigo and is recommended only with assistance. Vertigo resulting in balance problems is one of the most common manifestations of Meniere's disease. Adequate nutrition is important, but the emphasis in Meniere's disease is not the number of meals per day but a decrease in intake of sodium. Infection is not an anticipated problem.

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