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Question 1 of 5

The elderly client is admitted to the emergency room after a fall with a suspected fractured hip. Which symptom is the client most likely to exhibit?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Misalignment, such as a shorter, rotated leg, is a classic sign of hip fracture.

Question 2 of 5

When teaching a patient who is taking thiazide diuretics, the nurse will encourage the patient to increase the intake of which electrolyte?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Thiazide diuretics can lead to hypokalemia, so increasing potassium intake is crucial.

Question 3 of 5

The elderly client is admitted to the emergency room after a fall with a suspected fractured hip. Which symptom is the client most likely to exhibit?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Misalignment, such as a shorter, rotated leg, is a classic sign of hip fracture.

Question 4 of 5

A patient has a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute. How would the nurse describe this respiratory pattern?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Tachypnea is defined as an increased respiratory rate, typically greater than 20 breaths per minute.

Question 5 of 5

Which test results require the most immediate action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: A blood glucose level of 45 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, requiring immediate action to prevent serious complications.

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