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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching with a client who has hemorrhoids. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include in the instructions?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A high-fiber diet softens stools and reduces hemorrhoid strain. Stimulant laxatives may cause diarrhea. Alcohol wipes irritate tissue. Fruits prevent constipation.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse in the ambulatory care unit is caring for a client after cataract extraction. The client suddenly complains of severe pain in the affected eye unrelieved by pain medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Notifying the surgeon first addresses potential complications like increased intraocular pressure. Reassuring the client, supine positioning, or documenting delays intervention.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is completing a health assessment of a client suspected of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Tachycardia is common in hyperthyroidism due to increased heart rate from elevated thyroid hormone. Cold skin and weight gain suggest hypothyroidism. Anorexia may indicate other conditions like depression.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse notes that a client's serum potassium level is 6 mEq/L. The nurse interprets this as an expected finding in the client with which health problem?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Addison's causes high potassium due to insufficient aldosterone. Cushing's and diarrhea cause low potassium. Diabetes insipidus affects water, not potassium.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse should teach a diabetic client that which symptom is indicative of hypoglycemia?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Nervousness is a symptom of hypoglycemia, as low blood glucose affects the brain, causing anxiety, irritability, confusion, and tremors. Anorexia may indicate nausea or depression. Warm skin may indicate fever or inflammation. Fruity breath indicates ketoacidosis, a complication of hyperglycemia.

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