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Question 1 of 5

Which foods should the nurse encourage a client with diverticulosis to incorporate into the diet? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,D

Rationale: Bran cereal (
A), broccoli (
B), and navy beans (
D) are high-fiber foods that help prevent complications in diverticulosis by promoting regular bowel movements.
Tomato juice (
C) and cheese (E) are not high in fiber. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Create

Question 2 of 5

A client post-ureteroscopy reports burning on urination. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Burning is common post-ureteroscopy; fluids dilute urine, reducing irritation.

Question 3 of 5

Palpation of the skin provides the nurse useful information regarding:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Palpation assesses skin turgor, indicating hydration status. Bruising and color are visually assessed, and hair distribution is observed, not palpated.

Question 4 of 5

A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa (L-dopa) therapy. Improvement in which of the following indicates effective therapy?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Levodopa reduces muscle rigidity, a hallmark symptom of Parkinson's, indicating effective therapy. Mood, appetite, and alertness are not primary targets of levodopa.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse observes a constant gentle bubbling in the water-seal column of a water-seal chest drainage system. This observation should prompt the nurse to do which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Constant gentle bubbling in the water-seal column suggests an air leak; checking connectors identifies the source. Expected bubbling is intermittent. Adjusting suction or draining water is inappropriate.

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