As a client is being discharged following resolution of a spontaneous pneumothorax, he tells the nurse that he is now going to Hawaii for a vacation. The nurse would warn him to avoid

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Question 1 of 5

As a client is being discharged following resolution of a spontaneous pneumothorax, he tells the nurse that he is now going to Hawaii for a vacation. The nurse would warn him to avoid

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Scuba diving's pressure changes risk pneumothorax recurrence.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for an acutely ill 10 year-old client. Which of the following assessment findings would require the nurses immediate attention?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Irregular respirations suggest respiratory distress or failure, a critical finding.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse observes a staff member caring for a client with a left unilateral mastectomy. The nurse would intervene if she notices the staff member is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: BP on the affected arm risks lymphedema post-mastectomy.

Question 4 of 5

A young adult male has been diagnosed with testicular cancer. Which of these statements by this client would need to be explored by the nurse to clarify his understanding?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Stage 3 indicates advanced cancer (more involvement), not less, showing a misunderstanding.

Question 5 of 5

Which finding would be the most characteristic of an acute episode of reactive airway disease?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Expiratory wheezing is the hallmark of reactive airway disease (e.g., asthma) during an acute episode.

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