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Question 1 of 5

A 46-year-old female with chronic constipation is assessed by the nurse for a bowel training regimen. Which factor indicates further information is needed by the nurse?

A. The client's dietary habits include foods high in bulk.

B. The client's fluid intake is between 2500-3000 ml per day

C. The client engages in moderate exercise each day

D. The client's bowel habits were not discussed.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client's bowel habits were not discussed.

Question 2 of 5

A client has been on antibiotics for 72 hours for cystitis. Which report from the client requires priority attention by the nurse?

A. foul smelling urine

B. burning on urination

C. elevated temperature

D. nausea and anorexia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: elevated temperature

Question 3 of 5

A client continuously calls out to the nursing staff when anyone passes the client's door and asks them to do something in the room. The best response by the charge nurse would be to

A. keep the client's room door cracked to minimize the distractions

B. assign 1 of the nursing staff to visit the client regularly

C. reassure the client that 1 staff person will check frequently if the client needs anything

D. arrange for each staff member to go into the client's room to check on needs every hour on the hour

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: assign 1 of the nursing staff to visit the client regularly

Question 4 of 5

A staff nurse complains to the nurse manager that an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) consistently leaves the work area untidy and does not restock supplies. The best initial response by the nurse manager is which of these statements?

A. I will arrange for a conference with you and the UAP within the nurse

B. I can assure you that I will look into the matter

C. I would like for you to approach the UAP about the problem the next time it occurs

D. I will add this concern to the agenda for the next unit meeting

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I can assure you that I will look into the matter

Question 5 of 5

Which action is important when applying a sterile dressing to a wound?

A. Use the same gloves worn for other tasks

B. Avoid washing hands before the procedure

C. Open sterile packages away from the sterile field

D. Keep the dressing dry and avoid using moisture

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Open sterile packages away from the sterile field

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