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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes mellitus and reports foot pain. The nurse should evaluate the client for which of the following alterations as indications that the client has an infection?

Correct Answer: A,B

Rationale: Localized edema is a common sign of infection. The body sends extra fluid to the area as part of the inflammatory response. An increase in neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, is a common response to infection. Neutrophils are part of the body's immune response and work to fight off invading bacteria.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing nail care for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Filing the nails in a rounded shape can prevent injury and is the recommended method for nail care.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer gabapentin 900 mg PO once daily for a client who has neuropathic pain. The amount available is gabapentin 300 mg/capsule. How many capsules should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer: 3

Rationale: The correct answer is 3 capsules. Calculation: 900 mg (desired dose) / 300 mg (available dose) = 3 capsules.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who will have blood sampling for a serum creatinine level and asks what this test shows. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Serum creatinine level is a reliable indicator of kidney function.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values of a client who has chronic kidney disease. Which of the following sets of values should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: These values indicate metabolic acidosis, which is common in clients with chronic kidney disease. The kidneys are unable to excrete hydrogen ions and reabsorb bicarbonate, leading to a low pH and low bicarbonate levels.

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