A pregnant client's leg is swollen and painful. What action by the nurse is best?

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Question 1 of 5

A pregnant client's leg is swollen and painful. What action by the nurse is best?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Swelling and pain suggest DVT, common in pregnancy; heparin is the standard treatment.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Using the bronchodilator last (C) is incorrect; it should be used first to open airways for other medications, indicating a need for further teaching.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse assesses fatigue in an infant with acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate for the infant?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fatigue from RSV bronchiolitis supports Activity Intolerance (C), reflecting the infant's reduced capacity for activity due to respiratory effort.

Question 4 of 5

In order to best minimize the risk of injury related to the administration and management of oxygen therapy within the patient's home, the nurse should first:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Comprehensive education on safe use covers all risks (combustibility, smoking, etc.) and empowers the patient and family to manage oxygen therapy safely, making it the most effective first step.

Question 5 of 5

Match the following: Freshwater

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Freshwater is 3% of the water on Earth, as matched in the document.

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