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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is discharging a client newly diagnosed with tuberculosis. Which medications should be included in the discharge planning? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY)

Correct Answer: B,C,E

Rationale: Isoniazid (
B), pyrazinamide (
C), and rifampin (E) are TB treatments. Albuterol (
A) and tiotropium (
D) are for asthma/COPD.

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted with a dislocation of the right shoulder. The nurse knows this is an orthopedic emergency and that the priority for treatment will be:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The priority in treating a dislocated joint is to realign the dislocated bones to their proper position, which is crucial to prevent damage to the surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and muscles. This should be done promptly under medical supervision, often requiring sedation or pain management. Teaching the client to avoid contact sports is important for long-term care, but not an immediate priority in the acute phase. Applying a sling helps support the joint, but it is not the first priority; realignment of theJ

Question 3 of 5

The circulating nurse notes in the nutritional assessment of the client who is scheduled for total hip replacement surgery that the client is 20 lbs (9.07 kg) underweight for their height. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Notifying the surgeon (
D) addresses underweight status impacting surgery. Weighing (
A), padding (
B), and straps (
C) are secondary.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is preparing to perform tracheostomy care on a client diagnosed with COPD. Which action should the nurse complete first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hyper-oxygenation (
B) prevents hypoxia during tracheostomy care. Elevating bed (
A), opening kits (
C), and suctioning (
D) follow.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse recognizes that the primary physiologic problem affecting clients with emphysema is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Alveolar wall destruction (
D) causes air trapping in emphysema. Bronchial size (
A), diaphragm overexpansion (
B), and inhalation difficulty (
C) are secondary.

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