A client states that he has been experiencing oozing from his wounds. What is the nurse's priority action?

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Question 1 of 9

A client states that he has been experiencing oozing from his wounds. What is the nurse's priority action?

A. Insert the wound and assess the drainage B. Apply topical ointment to the wound C. Call the provider to initiate antibiotics D. Culture the wound

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 9

A nurse is teaching a client who has out about dietary recommendations. The nurse should teach the client which of the following beverages can trigger an attack?

A. Fruit juice B. Alcohol C. Milk D. Coffee

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 9

The nurse is caring for 4 clients. Which of these clients will the nurse see first?

A. A client with sudden and increasing pain in his fractured arm B. A client being discharged in 2 hours and needs to be taught how to use his crutches C. A client with RA and a scheduled pain medication D. A client with a fractured ankle who would like a glass of water

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 9

A client is diagnosed with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). What symptoms is the first to occur?

A. Tachycardia B. Raynaud's phenomenon C. Intense wrinkle D. Joint pain

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 9

A nurse is teaching a client who has fibromyalgia about strategies that might help reduce her symptoms. What should the nurse include in the client education?

A. Avoid exercise during flare-ups B. Do high impact exercises like running C. Establish a regular sleep pattern D. Increase calcium and caffeine intake

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 6 of 9

A post-operative client with a sutured abdominal incision felt a sharp abdominal pain after having a bowel movement. Upon inspection, the nurse notices bowel protruding from the incision site. What does the nurse tell the physician about the event?

A. The client's incision site has eviscerated B. The client's incision site has lacerated C. The client's incisional site is approximated D. The client's incisional site has dehisced after.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 7 of 9

A nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

A. "I should choose red meat instead of poultry."? B. "I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats."? C. I can drink only white wine."? D. "I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day."?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 8 of 9

What is not a potential complication of RA?

A. Paresthesia's B. Fibromyalgia C. Joint deformity D. Dry eyes

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 9 of 9

What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearingimpaired client?

A. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear B. Talk loudly in the impaired ear C. Write down the message D. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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