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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following diets would be most appropriate in the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: A high-calorie, high-protein diet supports nutritional needs in COPD, where energy expenditure is high and appetite may be low. Other diets are less specific to COPD requirements.

Question 2 of 5

The physician refers the client with unstable angina for a cardiac catheterization. The nurse explains to the client that this procedure is being used in this specific case to:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cardiac catheterization in unstable angina assesses the extent of coronary artery blockage to guide interventions like angioplasty or bypass surgery.

Question 3 of 5

After cataract removal surgery, the client is instructed to report sharp pain in the operative eye because this could indicate which of the following postoperative complications?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sharp pain in the operative eye post-cataract surgery may indicate intraocular hemorrhage, which can increase intraocular pressure and cause severe pain, requiring immediate intervention.

Question 4 of 5

A client with an ileal conduit has a rash around the stoma. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Cleaning with soap and water removes irritants, promoting rash healing.

Question 5 of 5

A client is admitted on the day of surgery for an arthroscopy of the left knee. Which nursing activities should be completed to avoid wrong-site surgery? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,B,C,D

Rationale:
To prevent wrong-site surgery, the surgeon marks the site (
A), the client verifies identity and procedure (
B), records are checked (
C), and a time-out confirms the site (
D). Showing a model (E) is educational but not a standard safety measure.

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