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Question 1 of 5

A client diagnosed with Barrett's esophagus asks how he developed this. Which of the following responses by the nurse is most accurate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: This is the correct answer because gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GER
D) is the most common risk factor for developing Barrett's esophagus. GERD causes stomach acid to flow back into the esophagus, leading to inflammation and cellular changes over time, resulting in Barrett's esophagus.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client about diagnostic vision tests. The nurse should include that which of the following tests is performed to diagnose macular degeneration?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The Amsler grid test is used to diagnose macular degeneration by detecting distortions or missing areas in the grid, indicating damage to the macula.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse educator asks the student nurse to explain the most common causes of blindness in the United States. Which of the following options will the student nurse select as one of the top causes of blindness?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Diabetic retinopathy, affecting 4.1 million adults, damages retinal blood vessels, causing vision loss, and is a top cause of blindness (
Choice
D). Head trauma can cause vision loss but is not a top cause (
Choice
A). Cardiovascular disease is a risk factor, not a direct cause (
Choice
B). Syphilis is a rare cause of blindness (
Choice
C).

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has meningitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A throbbing headache is a common symptom of meningitis due to increased intracranial pressure and meningeal irritation. Inability to read suggests a stroke or brain tumor, bruising around the eyes suggests a skull fracture, and a heart rate of 50 suggests bradycardia, none of which are typical for meningitis.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a class about physiological changes to hearing in older adult clients. Which of the following should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Presbycusis, a common age-related hearing loss, results in a decreased ability to hear high-frequency sounds.

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