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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge instructions for the client diagnosed with heart failure. Which information should the nurse provide to assist the client to limit complications and prevent future hospitalizations? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY).

Correct Answer: B,C,D

Rationale: B: Low sodium reduces fluid retention. C: Weight gain indicates fluid overload. D: Shortness of breath suggests worsening heart failure. A and E are incorrect due to fluid restriction needs and the necessity of medical guidance for diuretics.

Question 2 of 5

A client diagnosed with a stroke is experiencing homonymous hemianopia. The most appropriate nursing intervention to help the client learn to compensate for this deficit during rehabilitation period would be to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Scanning techniques help clients compensate for visual field loss by actively searching their environment.

Question 3 of 5

A patient is ordered 1 mg/kg of furosemide IV push. The patient weights 121 Ibs. The medication is supplied 40 mg/10 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer? (round to the nearest tenth)

Correct Answer: 13.8

Rationale: The patient (55 kg) requires 55 mg; 55 mg ÷ 40 mg/10 mL = 13.75 mL, rounded to 13.8 mL.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is aware that radiation therapy is most effective for which type of client?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Radiation therapy is most effective for localized cancers, allowing targeted treatment with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement, made by a client being discharged to home after a radical cystectomy, indicates a need for further clarification by the nurse? 'I will:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: After a radical cystectomy, normal voiding is not possible due to bladder removal; clients typically have a urinary diversion, indicating a need for clarification.

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