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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is interviewing a client who has acute pancreatitis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate finding in the client's history?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Gallstones are a common cause of acute pancreatitis, blocking the bile duct and leading to inflammation.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a patient with a deep laceration on his left lower forearm. After observing standard precautions, which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Elevating the limb and applying ice helps reduce bleeding and swelling by using gravity and cold to constrict blood vessels.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hemorrhage is a significant risk after TURP and can be life-threatening. It is considered a priority because active bleeding can lead to shock and requires immediate intervention.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a male client who has advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Pain at rest is a common symptom of advanced PAD, indicating severely reduced blood flow.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Staying well hydrated can help prevent gout attacks and kidney stones, which can be a side effect of allopurinol.

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