Postkidney transplant, a client asks what happens

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Post-kidney transplant, a client asks what happens when the body realizes the kidney isn’t his. Best response?

A. Immune system will destroy it if not suppressed B. Body adjusts in a week C. Fever or complications occur D. No problem if matched to blood type

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Immunosuppression prevents rejection (A), the accurate response.

An appropriate outcome for expressive aphasia is?

A. Understands aphasia is permanent B. Regains comprehension C. Uses alternative communication D. Fully verbalizes plans

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Expressive aphasia clients use alternatives (C) like gestures.

Post-concussion, which finding prompts a physician call?

A. Cold symptoms B. Fatigue C. Mild headache D. Nasal discharge

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nasal discharge (D) may indicate CSF leak.

Admission VS: BP 128/68, pulse 110, RR 26. Most concerning VS 1 hr later?

A. BP 154/68, pulse 56, RR 12 B. BP 110/70, pulse 120, RR 32 C. BP 148/78, pulse 112, RR 28 D. BP 134/72, pulse 90, RR 32

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cushing’s triad in A (HTN, bradycardia, low RR) signals ICP rise.

Subdural hematoma post-MVA. VS change indicating ICP increase?

A. Narrowing pulse pressure B. Hypertension C. Bradycardia D. Tachypnea

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Bradycardia (C) is part of Cushing’s triad (text note).

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