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Question 1 of 5

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is providing care for a group of clients. Which of the following specimens should the nurse delegate collection of to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Random stool collection is non-invasive and suitable for assistive personnel, unlike sterile or invasive procedures requiring nursing skills.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following values should give the nurse the best indication of the client's renal function?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Serum creatinine is a sensitive and specific marker of renal function, as impaired kidneys lead to elevated levels, making it the best indicator for SLE-related renal issues.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is providing care for a group of clients. Which of the following specimens should the nurse delegate collection of to the assistive personnel (AP)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Random stool collection is non-invasive and suitable for assistive personnel, unlike sterile or invasive procedures requiring nursing skills.

Question 4 of 5

When planning care for a patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia, the nurse addresses the potential problem of activity intolerance. What should the nurse recommend to the patient to most effectively address this problem?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Regular mild to moderate exercise improves fitness, reduces pain, and enhances function, directly addressing activity intolerance in fibromyalgia.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient who has seizures and received a vagal nerve stimulator to decrease seizure activity. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Placing a magnet over the vagal nerve stimulator during an aura can deliver extra stimulation to interrupt or shorten a seizure, empowering the patient in seizure management.

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