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Question 1 of 5

Which intervention is most appropriate for a client with Bell's palsy experiencing eye dryness?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Artificial tears prevent corneal damage from eye dryness in Bell's palsy due to incomplete eye closure.

Question 2 of 5

How can the nurse best help the client deal with personal fears at this time?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Encouraging verbalization of feelings helps the client process fears and promotes emotional coping during an MS exacerbation.

Question 3 of 5

The public health nurse is giving a lecture on potential outbreaks of infectious meningitis. Which population is most at risk for an outbreak?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: College dormitory residents (
B) are at high risk for meningococcal meningitis due to close living conditions and shared spaces. Hospital discharges (
A), travel (
C), or office workers (
D) are less specific risks.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with aseptic meningitis secondary to a brain tumor. Which nursing goal would be most appropriate for the client problem 'altered cerebral tissue perfusion'?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Altered cerebral perfusion in meningitis may lead to seizures. Protecting from injury during seizures (
B) addresses this risk. ADLs (
A), fever (
C), and tissue turgor (
D) are unrelated to perfusion.

Question 5 of 5

Which potential pituitary complication should the nurse assess for in the client diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: TBI can damage the pituitary, causing SIADH (
C), leading to fluid retention and hyponatremia. DM2 (
A) is unrelated, seizures (
B) are neurological, and Cushing’s (
D) is less common post-TBI.

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