ATI LPN
Shadow Health Patient Comfort Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
When providing discharge teaching to a client with asthma, the nurse will warn against the use of which of the following over-the-counter medications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin can trigger asthma exacerbations in sensitive individuals.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving dexamethasone (Decadron) therapy. What should the nurse plan to monitor in this client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dexamethasone, a glucocorticoid, can cause hyperglycemia, requiring regular glucose monitoring.
Question 3 of 5
A client with anemia has a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. In teaching the client about diet and iron supplements, the nurse should emphasize that absorption of iron is enhanced if taken with which substance?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin C in orange juice enhances iron absorption.
Question 4 of 5
An 80 year-old nursing home resident has a temperature of 101.6 degrees Fahrenheit rectally. This is a sudden change in an otherwise healthy client. Which should the nurse assess first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Sudden fever in the elderly can indicate delirium; assessing alertness first evaluates for acute neurological changes.
Question 5 of 5
The nasogastric tube of a post-op gastrectomy client has stopped draining greenish liquid. The nurse should
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Normal saline irrigation (if ordered) clears blockages safely; distilled water risks electrolyte imbalance.