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Question 1 of 5

A client requests the creation of a living will. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Schedule a meeting between the hospital ethics committee and the client.

B. Evaluate the client's understanding of life-sustaining measures.

C. Determine the client's preferences about post-mortem care.

D. Request a conference with the client's family

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Evaluate the client's understanding of life-sustaining measures.

Question 2 of 5

A caregiver is caring for a 5-month-old infant who has manifestations of severe dehydration and a prescription for parenteral fluid therapy. The caregiver asks, 'What are the indications that my baby needs an IV?' Which of the following responses should the caregiver make?

A. Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears

B. Your baby needs an IV because her fontanels are bulging

C. Your baby needs an IV because she is breathing slower than normal

D. Your baby needs an IV because her heart rate is decreasing

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Your baby needs an IV because she is not producing any tears

Question 3 of 5

A client is in a seclusion room following violent behavior and continues to display aggressive behavior. What action should the nurse take?

A. Confront the client about this behavior.

B. Express sympathy for the client's situation.

C. Speak assertively to the client.

D. Stand within 30 cm (1 ft) of the client when speaking with them.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Confront the client about this behavior.

Question 4 of 5

When applying Nagele's rule, a healthcare professional is estimating a client's expected date of delivery based on their last menstrual period, which began on April 12th. What date should the healthcare professional determine to be the client's expected delivery date? (Use mmdd format.)

A. 119

B. 121

C. 115

D. 122

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 119

Question 5 of 5

When caring for a client in the advanced stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which of the following referrals is the nurse's priority?

A. Psychologist

B. Social worker

C. Occupational therapist

D. Speech-language pathologist

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Speech-language pathologist

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