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Question 1 of 5

Dual diagnosis indicates that there is a substance abuse problem as well as a

A. cross addiction
B. mental disorder
C. disorder of any type
D. medical problem

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: mental disorder

Question 2 of 5

A 74 year-old male is admitted due to inability to void. He has a history of an enlarged prostate and has not voided in 14 hours. When assessing for bladder distention, the best method for the nurse to use is to assess for

A. rebound tenderness
B. left lower quadrant dullness
C. rounded swelling above the pubis
D. urinary discharge

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: rounded swelling above the pubis

Question 3 of 5

Which one of the following is not a stage in critical thinking?

A. Observe
B. Analyze
C. Scenario
D. Action

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Scenario

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux). To assist the client with nutrition needs, the nurse should

A. Offer small meals of high calorie soft food
B. Assist the client to sit in a chair for meals
C. Provide additional servings of fruits and raw vegetables
D. Encourage the client to eat fish, liver and chicken

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Offer small meals of high calorie soft food

Question 5 of 5

H.S. care is performed:

A. In the morning
B. In the afternoon
C. Before dinner
D. Before bedtime

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Before bedtime

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