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Question 1 of 5

You are caring for Ellie, age 91, whose provider has written a 'DNR-CCO' order. Which nursing action would be appropriate if Ellie were to go into cardiac arrest?

A. Immediately call for the code team

B. Notify the attending physician and family of the change in status

C. Administer prescribed medication morphine for pain control

D. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer prescribed medication morphine for pain control

Question 2 of 5

A client with schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine because other prescribed medications have been ineffective. After teaching the client and family about the drug, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when they state which of the following?

A. He needs to have an electrocardiogram periodically when taking this drug.

B. We'll need to make sure that he has his blood count checked at least weekly.

C. He might develop toxic levels of the drug if he smokes cigarettes.

D. We need to watch to make sure that he doesn't lose too much weight.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: We'll need to make sure that he has his blood count checked at least weekly.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is preparing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse most likely identify as the priority?

A. Disturbed Body Image

B. Ineffective Coping

C. Low Self-Esteem

D. Risk for Other-Directed Violence

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Disturbed Body Image

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is assessing a 78-year-old client who lives alone in his own home. To assess the client's instrumental activities of daily living, which question would be most appropriate to ask?

A. How often do you bathe or shower?'

B. How many times do you change clothes during the day?'

C. How often do you cook meals for yourself?'

D. How often do you go to the store to buy groceries?'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: How often do you go to the store to buy groceries?'

Question 5 of 5

A nurse in a County Jail health clinic is leading group therapy session. A client who was incarcerated for theft is addressing the group. Which of the following is an example of reaction formation?

A. I steal things because it's the only way I can keep my mind off my bad marriage

B. I can't believe I was accused of something I didn't do

C. I don't want talk about my feelings right now. We will talk more next time

D. I think that people just you're just lazy and should earn money honestly

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I think that people just you're just lazy and should earn money honestly

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