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RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed citalopram for depression. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a serious adverse effect of citalopram, requiring immediate reporting to ensure client safety.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a diuretic for hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diuretics can cause dehydration, so monitoring for signs like dry mouth or dizziness is essential for safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is in the latent phase of labor and reports severe back pain. The vaginal examination reveals that the cervix is dilated 2 cm, 25% effaced, and -2 station. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Counterpressure relieves back pain in early labor, a non-invasive comfort measure for this stage.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inability to flex the knee post-replacement may indicate complications like joint stiffness or infection, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client to the medical-surgical unit. The Patient Self-Determination Act requires the nurse to perform which of the following actions during the admission process?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Documenting advance directives ensures providers respect the client's treatment preferences, as required by the Patient Self-Determination Act.