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Question 1 of 5

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a nursing diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements. Which intervention would be most appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

A. Encourage increased intake of whole grains.

B. Increase the patient's intake of fruits and fruit juices.

C. Offer high-calorie protein snacks between meals and at bedtime.

D. Assist the patient in choosing foods with high vegetable content.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Offer high-calorie protein snacks between meals and at bedtime.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient after a thoracentesis. Which finding requires immediate attention?

A. Mild discomfort at the puncture site.

B. Oxygen saturation of 88%.

C. 300 mL of pleural fluid removed.

D. Respiratory rate of 18 breaths per minute.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Oxygen saturation of 88%.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse wants to provide community service that helps meet the goals of Healthy People 2020 (HP2020) related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. What activity would best meet this goal?

A. Teach high school students heart-healthy living.

B. Participate in blood pressure screenings at the mall.

C. Provide pamphlets on heart disease at the grocery store.

D. Set up an 'Ask the nurse' booth at the pet store.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Participate in blood pressure screenings at the mall.

Question 4 of 5

How should a patient perform spirometry?

A. Inhale shallowly and exhale slowly

B. Exhale first then inhale deeply

C. Inhale deeply and exhale long, hard, and fast

D. Hold breath after inhalation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhale deeply and exhale long, hard, and fast

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client on a cardiopulmonary unit. Which of the following clients should the nurse plan to see first?

A. A client who required teaching about a new cholesterol-lowering medication

B. A client who reports dyspnea when walking to the bathroom

C. A client who has a new diagnosis of aortic valve stenosis and needs a referral

D. A client who has asthma and is being discharged to home

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A client who reports dyspnea when walking to the bathroom

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