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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following must the nurse consider when administering IV fluids to clients with hypertension?

A. The nurse checks the client's BP every hour.

B. The nurse checks the site and progress of the infusion every hour.

C. The nurse checks the progress of the infusion once a day.

D. The nurse checks the clients pulse rate every hour.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The nurse checks the site and progress of the infusion every hour.

Question 2 of 5

The nursing student is seeking assistance in hearing the patient's abnormal heart sounds. What should the nurse tell the student to do for a more effective assessment?

A. Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope with the patient prone

B. Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope with the patient supine

C. Use the bell of the stethoscope with the patient leaning forward

D. Use the bell of the stethoscope with the patient on the right side

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Use the bell of the stethoscope with the patient leaning forward

Question 3 of 5

A client comes to the clinic with dyspnea on exertion and a MUGA scan is ordered. The client's ejection fraction should be within which of the following ranges?

A. 45%-55%

B. 55% and above

C. 35%-45%

D. Less than 35%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 55% and above

Question 4 of 5

Delegation Decision: In planning care for a patient who has just returned to the unit following a PCI, the nurse may delegate which activity to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

A. Monitor the IV fluids and measure urine output

B. Check vital signs and report changes in HR, BP, or pulse oximetry

C. Explain to the patient the need for frequent vital signs and pulse checks

D. Assess circulation to the extremity used by checking pulses, skin temperature, and color

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor the IV fluids and measure urine output

Question 5 of 5

What should the nurse emphasize when teaching a patient who is newly prescribed clonidine (Catapres)?

A. The drug should never be stopped abruptly

B. The drug should be taken early in the day to prevent nocturia

C. The first dose should be taken when the patient is in bed for the night

D. Because aspirin will decrease the drug's effectiveness, Tylenol should be used instead

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The drug should never be stopped abruptly

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