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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has an indwelling urinary catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to prevent infection?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Checking the catheter tubing for kinks or twisting ensures urine flow and prevents infection.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is unconscious and has a breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea. The nurse should document that the client has which of the following respiratory alterations?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cheyne-Stokes respirations are characterized by alternating periods of hyperventilation and apnea.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the serum laboratory findings for a client who has hypertension and is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Potassium 2.3 mEq/L is below the normal range of 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L. Hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, which is a low level of potassium.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client following cataract surgery. Which of the following comments from the client should the nurse report to the client's provider?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Severe pain is not a normal postoperative symptom and should be reported to the provider.

Question 5 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.

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