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Question 1 of 5

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

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Hypokalemia (2.9 mEq/L) from furosemide can cause arrhythmias, requiring immediate reporting for potassium supplementation.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is educating a patient who is newly diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which statement would be the most appropriate for the nurse to include in education?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ALS is progressive, leading to paralysis while typically preserving cognitive function, making this the most accurate educational statement.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is monitoring a client with COPD that suddenly becomes restless and anxious. Which of the following steps should the nurse take next?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pursed-lip breathing helps increase oxygenation and decrease the work of breathing in COPD patients, addressing restlessness and anxiety caused by hypoxia or hypercapnia.

Question 4 of 5

The patient asks the nurse what the P Wave indicates on an EKG strip. The nurse informs the patient that the P Wave represents:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The P wave represents the passage of the electrical impulse through the atria, leading to atrial depolarization and contraction, initiating the cardiac cycle.

Question 5 of 5

A client with uterine cancer is being treated with internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy). What is the nurse's PRIORITY action when caring for this client?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Wearing a dosimeter badge and lead apron minimizes radiation exposure, prioritizing nurse safety during brachytherapy care.

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