A male client with HIV on saquinavir and other antiretrovirals reports increased hunger and thirst but weight loss. Which action should the nurse take?- Nurselytic

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A male client with HIV on saquinavir and other antiretrovirals reports increased hunger and thirst but weight loss. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Use a glucometer to assess capillary glucose. B. Explain to the client that an increased dose of medication is needed. C. Reassure the client that weight will improve as viral load decreases. D. Teach the client how to measure his weight accurately.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increased thirst and hunger while losing weight may indicate hyperglycemia. Blood glucose should be checked.

Question 2 of 5

A client with diabetes mellitus is experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What laboratory result should the nurse monitor closely?

A. White blood cell count of 15,000. B. Blood glucose level of 320 mg/dL. C. Sodium level of 145 mEq/L. D. Serum creatinine level of 1.0 mg/dL.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A blood glucose level of 320 mg/dL indicates the need for insulin to manage diabetic ketoacidosis.

Question 3 of 5

A male client with HIV on saquinavir and other antiretrovirals reports increased hunger and thirst but weight loss. Which action should the nurse take?

A. Use a glucometer to assess capillary glucose. B. Explain to the client that an increased dose of medication is needed. C. Reassure the client that weight will improve as viral load decreases. D. Teach the client how to measure his weight accurately.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Increased thirst and hunger while losing weight may indicate hyperglycemia. Blood glucose should be checked.

Question 4 of 5

A client asks the nurse for information about reducing risk factors for BPH. Which information should the nurse provide?

A. Increase physical activity B. Decrease alcohol consumption C. Reduce intake of dairy products D. Avoid caffeine and spicy foods

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Physical activity can help reduce the risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by improving overall circulation and reducing inflammation. While avoiding caffeine and alcohol may help with symptom management, increasing activity is more strongly linked to prevention.

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The nurse is providing care for a client with severe anemia. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

A. Pale skin B. Increased heart rate C. Shortness of breath D. Fatigue

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Shortness of breath is a sign that the anemia is severe enough to impair oxygenation. Immediate intervention is needed to address this potentially life-threatening complication.

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