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Question 1 of 5

The nurse would assess the client diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) for which manifestation of the disorder?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Petechiae result from microvascular bleeding in DIC due to clotting factor consumption.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client who had a surgical excision of a basal cell carcinoma one week ago. Assessment findings include redness, warmth, and serosanguinous drainage from the site. What would be the priority action by the nurse?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Culturing the wound confirms infection, guiding appropriate treatment for redness, warmth, and drainage.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the postoperative teaching for a patient diagnosed with thyroid cancer who had a thyroidectomy and is receiving levothyroxine?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Regular follow-ups and blood tests ensure proper levothyroxine dosing and thyroid hormone level monitoring post-thyroidectomy.

Question 4 of 5

When using an ECG rhythm strip to quickly estimate the ventricular rate for a client, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Counting QRS complexes in a 6-second strip and multiplying by 10 is the fastest method to estimate heart rate.

Question 5 of 5

In assessing a client with esophageal cancer being treated with radiation therapy, which finding(s) would alert the nurse to a possible side effect of this treatment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fatigue is a common side effect of radiation therapy due to the body's response to treatment and cancer.

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