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Question 1 of 5

A client receives discharge teaching for a new prescription of lithium. Which instruction should be included?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Increasing sodium intake is essential when taking lithium to counteract the risk of developing hyponatremia. Lithium can lead to decreased sodium levels, so increasing sodium intake can help maintain an adequate balance and prevent complications.

Question 2 of 5

The LPN/LVN is assisting in caring for a client in the telemetry unit and is monitoring the client for cardiac changes indicative of hypokalemia. Which occurrence noted on the cardiac monitor indicates the presence of hypokalemia?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ST-segment depression can indicate hypokalemia, affecting the heart's electrical conduction. Hypokalemia leads to alterations in the repolarization phase of the cardiac action potential, resulting in ST-segment depression on the ECG.

Question 3 of 5

When assisting a hospitalized client newly diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) to make appropriate selections from the dietary menu, which meal should the nurse encourage the client to select?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Fresh strawberries, steamed vegetables, and baked fish constitute a meal low in saturated fats and cholesterol, making it a suitable choice for a client with CAD. This meal aligns with dietary recommendations to support heart health and manage CAD.

Question 4 of 5

The client with Raynaud's phenomenon is being taught by the nurse about preventing episodes. Which instruction should the nurse reinforce?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Wearing gloves in cold weather is essential for preventing vasoconstriction and subsequent episodes of Raynaud's phenomenon. Cold temperatures can trigger vasospasms in individuals with Raynaud's, and wearing gloves helps maintain warmth and prevent the constriction of blood vessels in the extremities, reducing the likelihood of an episode.

Question 5 of 5

The LPN/LVN is reinforcing instructions to a client on the use of a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse should recognize that the client is using the inhaler correctly if the client takes which action?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: When using a metered-dose inhaler, the client should take a deep breath and then exhale just before administration. This technique helps ensure that the medication is inhaled effectively. By exhaling before administration, the client can fully inhale the medication into the lungs, maximizing its therapeutic effects.

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