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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for the client who is 2 days postadmission to a medical unit and has a long history of heavy alcohol abuse. The nurse should monitor for which acute complications related to alcohol abuse? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A ,B ,C, E

Rationale: Seizures (
A) pancreatitis (
B) GI bleeding (
C) and delirium tremens (E) are acute risks. Exophthalmos (
D) is unrelated.

Question 2 of 5

The NA is helping the ED nurse admit a woman who is the victim of spousal abuse and marital rape. The NA asks the nurse what should be done with the woman’s torn and soiled clothing. What is the nurse’s best response?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Placing clothing in paper bags (
C) preserves evidence for police. Plastic bags (
A) cause mold asking the victim (
B) or leaving with her (
D) risks evidence loss.

Question 3 of 5

The nurses critique a chart entry that says, 'States, I feel unwanted." Appears to be confused.' Which statement best describes why this entry is unsatisfactory?"

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failing to describe specific behaviors supporting 'confused' makes the entry vague, reducing its clinical usefulness.

Question 4 of 5

The client who recently emigrated from Iran is on the mental health unit and has been placed in seclusion. The nurse assesses that the client is now calm and ready to be assimilated back into the mental health milieu. Which action by the nurse demonstrates cultural insensitivity?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: A thumbs-up (
A) is offensive in Iranian culture akin to a vulgar gesture. Avoiding clocks (
B) offering tea (
C) and providing the Quran (
D) are culturally appropriate.

Question 5 of 5

The client expresses ambivalence about quitting smoking and also the fear of “getting fat” and “looking like a cow.” The client wonders if that is worse than smoking. Which response by the nurse is most helpful?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Acknowledging weight gain fear and exploring pros/cons (
D) aids decision-making. Dieting (
A) risks relapse health focus (
B) dismisses fear closed question (
C) limits discussion.

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