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Question 1 of 5

Client room environments should include:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Preparing a client's room environment should include making the client's bed, ensuring comfort and safety at all times, keeping the area free of clutter, and keeping the client's hygiene articles nearby. All procedures should be explained before they are performed, and the client should assist with personal arrangement of articles.

Question 2 of 5

The LPN is receiving the report on a comatose client at the start of the shift at 1500. What statement should be of most concern?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Bedridden clients should be repositioned every 2 hours to prevent skin breakdown.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client about sleep and gives background information on normal sleep patterns. Which of the following substances promotes sleep?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Serotonin is a substance that is in the body and promotes sleep. Serotonin might play a role in synthesis of a hypnogenic factor that directly causes sleep. Drugs and alcohol can disrupt REM sleep, although they might accelerate the onset of sleep.

Question 4 of 5

The client has asked if you would be able to offer any alternative or complementary therapy during their hospitalization. Which of the following would be appropriate to suggest? A. Physical therapy,B. Music therapy, C. Psychiatric therapy, D. Occupational therapy, E. Pet therapy

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Music therapy and pet therapy are two forms of alternative or complementary therapy that may improve the client's condition and level of comfort. Physical, occupational, and/or psychiatric therapy are treatments that may be part of the client's care plan, and they are not considered complementary or alternative treatments. Additionally, they usually require a prescription or referral where music therapy and pet therapy typically do not.

Question 5 of 5

A 4-year-old client is unable to go to sleep at night in the hospital. Which nursing intervention best promotes sleep for the child?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Preschool-age children require bedtime rituals that should be followed in the hospital if possible.
Choice 1 increases a child's fear.

Choices 2 and 4 do not promote sleep.

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