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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Barrel-shaped chest, clubbing, and pursed-lip breathing are classic COPD findings due to chronic lung changes and compensatory breathing.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a beta-blocker for hypertension. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bradycardia is a serious adverse effect of beta-blockers, requiring reporting to adjust treatment and prevent complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Instructing the client to void reduces the risk of bladder injury during paracentesis, a critical preparatory step.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a mastectomy. The client expresses feelings of sadness and loss. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suggesting a support group validates the client's feelings and offers a constructive way to cope with emotional loss.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for omeprazole. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, is most effective when taken 30 minutes before meals to reduce acid production.