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Question 1 of 5

Which client goal is most appropriate for a client diagnosed with OA?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Maintaining optimal function aligns with OA management, promoting mobility and independence. Passive ROM is inappropriate, 3 miles daily is unrealistic, and joining a health club is nonspecific.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following evening snacks would the nurse encourage for the client with immobility due to the fractured hip?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Peanut butter and celery provide protein and healthy fats, supporting tissue repair and nutrition during immobility. Oranges offer vitamin C but less protein, while rice cakes and potato chips lack substantial nutritional value.

Question 3 of 5

Which assessment findings should the nurse associate with the development of hydrocephalus in a 7-year-old child?

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Headache, vomiting, and personality changes are common symptoms of hydrocephalus due to increased intracranial pressure.

Question 4 of 5

Which type of seizure involves a brief loss of awareness and minor motor movements such as eye blinking?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Absence seizures are characterized by brief loss of awareness and minor motor movements like eye blinking, with the child appearing to stare.

Question 5 of 5

Which statement by the client prescribed calcitonin, a thyroid hormone, indicates to the nurse the teaching has been effective?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Alternating nostrils for nasal calcitonin prevents irritation, indicating effective teaching. Water intake, vitamin D dilution, and calcium loss are incorrect.

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