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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is teaching a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following foods is the best source of calcium?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Low-fat milk is an excellent source of calcium and is easily digestible, supporting bone health.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with manifestations of status asthmaticus. Which of the following factors play a role in creating circulatory surge of inflammatory cells and cytokines in this condition? (Select All that Apply.)

Correct Answer: A,B,D,E

Rationale: Mast cells, T lymphocytes, inflammation, and epithelial cells contribute to the inflammatory surge in status asthmaticus.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a peptic ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Dark or black-colored stools are a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential complication of a peptic ulcer.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following factors should the nurse anticipate have been identified as contributing to the development of multiple sclerosis? (Select All that Apply.)

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Genetics, environmental factors, and autoimmune factors contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis.

Question 5 of 5

A patient has been admitted with dehydration and is prescribed IV fluids and medications. Over a 12-hour shift, the following intake and output data are recorded: Intake: 1,000 mL of lactated Ringer's administered via IV over 8 hours. 250 mL of an antibiotic infusion. The patient drank 3 cups of water (1 cup = 240 mL). Output: Urine output was 1,200 mL. The patient vomited 300 mL. Wound drainage amounted to 150 mL. Calculate the net fluid balance.

Correct Answer: 320 mL

Rationale: The net fluid balance is +320 mL, calculated as total intake (1,970 mL) minus total output (1,650 mL).

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