A nurse cares for a client who had a partial laryngectomy 10 days ago. The client states that all food tastes bland. How would the nurse respond?

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse cares for a client who had a partial laryngectomy 10 days ago. The client states that all food tastes bland. How would the nurse respond?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Step 1: Acknowledge client's concern about bland taste. Step 2: Validate normalcy post-laryngectomy. Step 3: Assess client's food preferences for individualized care. Step 4: Encourage open communication for effective care plan. Step 5: Addressing the issue holistically promotes client-centered care. Summary: - A: Focuses on swallowing, not taste. - C: Addresses food consistency, not taste. - D: Important but not directly related to client's concern.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client with acute bronchitis?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. Frequent handwashing prevents the spread of infection, which is crucial in managing acute bronchitis. A (not coughing frequently) is impractical and counterproductive. B (consuming adequate calories) supports general health but is not specific. D (semi-Fowler’s position) may aid breathing but is not a primary teaching point.

Question 3 of 5

Client history and assessment reveals all of these findings. Which finding supports the diagnosis of PE?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

When obtaining a health history from a 76-year-old patient with suspected CAP, what does the nurse expect the patient or caregiver to report?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

What is the most effective treatment for cystic fibrosis?

Correct Answer: D

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

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