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Question 1 of 5

A client develops an inflamed, very painful right great toe overnight and the physician diagnoses gout. Treatment with colchicine is begun at 0.6 mg PO every two hours. For which side effect of this drug should the nurse assess?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cold, pale feet are not a typical side effect of colchicine. Diarrhea is a well-known side effect of colchicine, commonly used to treat acute gout flares. The nurse should monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms. Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding) is not associated with colchicine. Rash is not a common side effect of colchicine but can occur. The nurse should primarily monitor for gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is planning the care of a client diagnosed with emphysema. The client is not currently reporting increased dyspnea, but the nurse has noted the client is anxious. Which nursing intervention(s) should be implemented?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Comfort measures (
D) address anxiety non-pharmacologically. Inhalers/oxygen (
A), lorazepam (
B), or napping (
C) are less immediate.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse prioritizes impaired gas exchange as a problem for a client with an asthma exacerbation. Which of the following is the client's priority goal?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Pulse oximetry above 94% (
B) ensures adequate oxygenation. Coughing (
A), wheezing (
C), and peak flow (
D) are secondary.

Question 4 of 5

The physician prescribed albuterol, beclomethasone, and zafirlukast for a client being discharged with asthma. The client tells the nurse he can't remember what to take before exercising. The best response by the nurse would be:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Albuterol (
C) prevents exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Beclomethasone (
B) and zafirlukast (
D) are long-term, not immediate (
A).

Question 5 of 5

Which is the best method for the nurse to correctly identify a client prior to surgery?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking armband and asking name, date of birth, and site (
C) ensures accurate identification. Other methods (A, B,
D) are less comprehensive.

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