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Question 1 of 5

A client post-lithotripsy asks about expected symptoms. The nurse should explain:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bruising is common post-lithotripsy due to shock wave impact on tissues.

Question 2 of 5

A 72-year-old client with cancer needs assistance with paying hospital bills. The nurse should refer the client to a:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A social worker can connect the client with financial assistance programs and resources to help manage hospital bills.

Question 3 of 5

What is the purpose of sodium polystyrene sulfonate in acute renal failure?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Sodium polystyrene sulfonate removes potassium from the body, treating hyperkalemia.

Question 4 of 5

Following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should assess the client for:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A CSF leak is a potential complication of transsphenoidal hypophysectomy due to the surgical approach through the sphenoid sinus, requiring careful monitoring.

Question 5 of 5

A common abnormal laboratory result associated with the development of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: High serum lipid levels, particularly elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, are a major risk factor for atherosclerosis, which underlies PVD. Lipid accumulation in arterial walls leads to plaque formation, narrowing vessels and reducing blood flow. Calcium levels are not directly associated with PVD, and low lipid levels are not a risk factor.

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