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Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
0900:

Client came to the emergency department this morning and reports not feeling well for the last 12 hr and increasing blood glucose. Client has a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. Client weight is 88 kg (194 lb). The client was recently treated for bronchitis and pneumonia. Client reports nausea and decreased appetite. Client is alert and orientated x 4, heart and lung sounds are clear. Client states that they have been frequently urinating and are extremely thirsty. Bowel sounds are hyperactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses 1+. Slight tenting of skin.

Peripheral IV established and labs drawn.


Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department. The nurse understands that the client is at risk of developing which of the following complications? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E,F

Rationale: DKA can lead to hypotension, arrhythmias, renal failure, and cerebral edema due to dehydration and metabolic imbalances.

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Question 2 of 5

A nurse is planning to withdraw medication from an ampule to prepare for an injection. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The ampule top is sharp and must be disposed of in a sharps container to prevent injury.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has primary syphilis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge plan?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Syphilis requires follow-up blood tests to monitor treatment efficacy over time.

Extract:

A nurse is caring for a client.
Medical History
Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Cerebrovascular accident 2 years ago

Coronary artery disease

Hypertension

Hyperlipidemia


Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the client's medical record. After reviewing the medical record, which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take? For each potential provider's prescription, click to specify if the potential prescription is anticipated, nonessential, or contraindicated for the client.

Potential PrescriptionAnticipatedNonessentialContraindicated
Encourage the client to cough.
Keep the client's head in a midline position.
Elevate the head of the bed.
Assist the client to the bathroom.
Initiate seizure precautions.
Decrease oxygen to 1.5 L/min via nasal cannula.

Correct Answer:

Rationale: Specific answers not provided; anticipated actions likely include B and C due to history of cerebrovascular accident.

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Question 5 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who has developed nephrotic syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Decreasing protein intake reduces kidney workload in nephrotic syndrome.

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