The nurse is providing dietary instruction for a client with hypoglycemia. To prevent hypoglycemic reactions, the nurse should instruct the client to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Carrying a quick sugar source (e.g., glucose tabs) prevents hypoglycemic reactions by rapidly raising blood sugar candy is less precise, fluid limits are unrelated, and large meals don't directly cause drops. Nurses teach this, ensuring safety, critical for hypoglycemia management.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cool, pale fingers post-left forearm closed reduction indicate circulatory compromise, possibly compartment syndrome, needing urgent reporting pain is expected, odor suggests infection (less acute), and pulse (88) is normal. Nurses assess neurovascular status, acting fast, preventing tissue damage in this orthopedic emergency.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Suicide risk demands a prioritized nursing approach under the nursing process. Sleep (choice A) and nutrition (choice B) are basic needs, but disruptions are secondary to immediate risk. Self-esteem (choice C) influences mental health, yet addressing it is a longer-term goal. Safety (choice D) is the priority, as suicidal ideation poses an acute threat to life, requiring immediate interventions like removing hazards, constant observation, and risk assessment (e.g., SAD PERSONS scale). D is correct because ensuring safety prevents harm, the first step in stabilizing the patient. Nurses must implement safety protocols, collaborate with psychiatry, and then address sleep, nutrition, and esteem, building a comprehensive care plan.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Polycythemia (high red blood cell count) in SGA and LGA infants relates to intrauterine conditions. Hypocalcemia (choice A) affects calcium, not blood cells. Hypoglycemia (choice B) is metabolic, common in both, but unrelated to polycythemia. Hypoxia (choice C) triggers erythropoietin release, increasing RBCs; SGA infants face placental insufficiency, LGA infants (e.g., diabetic mothers) experience transient hypoxia. Hypothermia (choice D) doesn't cause polycythemia. C is correct, as hypoxia drives this adaptation. Nurses monitor hematocrit, manage viscosity risks (e.g., dehydration), and support oxygenation, preventing complications.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Inflammation aims to protect and heal tissue, not hinder it. Increasing heat (A) enhances phagocytosis by boosting immune cell activity, not abating it, making this statement incorrect and the exception. Localized injury response (B) occurs as capillary permeability increases, delivering immune cells to the site. Pain (C) protects by discouraging movement, aiding healing. Preparing for tissue repair (D) is a key goal as inflammation clears debris and initiates recovery. The misstatement in A reverses the biological role of heat, which supports immune function rather than suppressing it, confirming A as the answer since it does not align with inflammation's purposes.