A newly admitted female client was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority?

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Question 1 of 5

A newly admitted female client was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis. Which nursing diagnosis should receive the highest priority?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Deep vein thrombosis impairs venous return, making ineffective tissue perfusion the priority due to potential complications like pulmonary embolism.

Question 2 of 5

The stage of the Nursing process in which the client is appraised for expected outcomes is known as: -

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Evaluation assesses whether the expected outcomes of the care plan have been met.

Question 3 of 5

Which phrase best describes the science of nursing?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The science of nursing refers to the theoretical and evidence-based foundation that guides nursing practice, making 'The knowledge base for care' the most accurate description.

Question 4 of 5

A walk-in client enters into the clinic with a chief complaint of abdominal pain and diarrhea. The nurse takes the client's vital sign hereafter. What phrase of nursing process is being implemented here by the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Taking vital signs is part of the assessment phase, gathering data to understand the client's condition.

Question 5 of 5

A client refuses to have pain medication administered by injection. The nurse states, 'If you don't let me give you the shot, I will get help to hold you down and give it.' What tort may the nurse be committing?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Assault is threatening to harm or perform a procedure without consent, which the nurse is doing by threatening to hold the client down.

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