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Question 1 of 5

A middle-aged client presents for an annual health visit at a community clinic. The client is 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) tall, weighs 250 pounds (113.4 kg), and works as an accountant. The client has smoked at least one pack of cigarettes every day for the last 15 years. Which secondary prevention measure should the nurse recommend the client to follow?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Blood pressure and lipid screening are secondary prevention measures to detect cardiovascular issues early, critical for a smoker with obesity and high cardiovascular risk.

Question 2 of 5

An adolescent tells the school nurse that she is pregnant. Her last menstrual period was 4 months ago, and she has not yet received any medical care. She smokes but denies any other substance use. Which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: A,C,D

Rationale: Smoking cessation, nutritional instruction, and prenatal care referral are critical to improve maternal and fetal health outcomes. Childcare and breastfeeding education are less immediate, and notifying parents requires careful consideration of confidentiality.

Question 3 of 5

The school nurse administers methylphenidate to an adolescent with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). When evaluating the drug's effectiveness, which information is most important for the nurse to review?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Parents' reports on behavior provide critical insights into ADHD symptom management across settings, essential for evaluating methylphenidate's effectiveness.

Question 4 of 5

A graduate nursing student requests information, including laboratory findings and chest x-ray results, about all clients with symptoms of HINI influenza A who have been seen during the last month in a community health clinic. Which action should the charge nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Obtaining client authorization ensures compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA, protecting client confidentiality.

Question 5 of 5

A school nurse is developing a health risk screening protocol for use at an elementary school. Which information is most important for the nurse to include in this protocol?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Weight and height measurements are essential for assessing growth, detecting malnutrition or obesity, and monitoring overall health in elementary students.

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