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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and has a new prescription for lithium. To address possible adverse effects, the nurse should include that which of the following laboratory values will be monitored while the client is taking this medication?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Lithium can elevate uric acid, risking gout, requiring monitoring. Sodium (
A) affects lithium levels but isn’t primary, liver (
B) isn’t key, and ESR (
D) is unrelated.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has bulimia nervosa. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Hypomagnesemia (
A), muscle wasting (
B), and hypokalemia (
D) stem from purging in bulimia. Lanugo (
C) is specific to anorexia’s extreme weight loss.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who has acute delirium. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Limiting decisions reduces cognitive load and stress in delirium. High stimulation (
A) worsens symptoms, family visits (
C) aid orientation, and darkness (
D) increases disorientation.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assisting with teaching a group of older adult clients about behavioral expectations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help eliminate barriers to learning?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Using 'I' statements fosters a non-threatening environment, reducing defensiveness and enhancing learning. Longer sessions (
A) may fatigue older adults, long-term goals (
B) don’t directly address barriers, and bedtime timing (
D) reduces concentration.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from an older adult client who was admitted with heart failure. The nurse should report which of the following findings to the provider as an indication of delirium?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Fluctuating orientation is a delirium hallmark, unlike gradual memory loss (
A) in dementia, obsessive behaviors (
B) in OCD, or consistent depression (
D).

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