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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer low-molecular-weight heparin subcutaneously. Which instruction should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Abdominal injection site minimizes complications.

Question 2 of 5

While assessing a client’s blood pressure using an aneroid sphygmomanometer, the nurse inflates the cuff to an initial reading of 160 mm calibration. Upon release of the air valve, the nurse immediately hears loud Korotkoff sounds. Which action should the nurse implement next?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Reinflation ensures accurate reading.

Question 3 of 5

A client who had surgery 3 days ago is sitting with head of bed at 75 degrees and requests to be repositioned. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to provide to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Lowering bed reduces fall risk.

Question 4 of 5

While preparing to obtain a stool specimen for occult blood, the nurse observes that the client's feces is soft, solid, and light brown. Which action should the nurse implement?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Occult blood test uses current stool.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse identifies several nursing problems for a client with paraplegia who has been having fecal incontinence and diarrhea. The client's parent is the primary caregiver. In planning care, the nurse should determine which problem is the highest priority?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fluid deficit is life-threatening.

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