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Question 1 of 5

When providing discharge instructions for a patient with diabetes, what is the most important information to include?

A. Encourage the patient to maintain a high-carbohydrate diet.

B. Teach the patient how to monitor their blood sugar levels.

C. Recommend the patient engage in regular exercise.

D. Provide the patient with a list of restricted foods.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Teach the patient how to monitor their blood sugar levels.

Question 2 of 5

A patient may need restraints. Which task can the nurse delegate to a nursing assistive personnel?

A. Determining the need for restraints

B. Obtaining an order for a restraint

C. Assessing the patient's orientation

D. Applying the restraint

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Applying the restraint

Question 3 of 5

The patient experienced a surgical procedure, and Betadine was utilized as the surgical prep. Two days postoperatively, the nurse's assessment indicates that the incision is red and has a small amount of purulent drainage. The patient reports tenderness at the incision site. The patient's temperature is 100.5°F, and the WBC is 10,500/mmÂ³. Which action should the nurse take first?

A. Reevaluate the temperature and white blood cell count in 4 hours.

B. Check which solution was used for skin preparation in surgery.

C. Plan to change the surgical dressing during the shift.

D. Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Utilize SBAR to notify the primary health care provider.

Question 4 of 5

A client is preparing for a surgical procedure but refuses to remove religious jewelry. What is the best course of action?

A. Proceed with surgery and document the refusal.

B. Ask the client for permission to secure the jewelry.

C. Remove the jewelry and store it safely.

D. Postpone the surgery until the jewelry is removed.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ask the client for permission to secure the jewelry.

Question 5 of 5

The healthcare provider is assessing an immobile patient for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). What should the healthcare provider do?

A. Lightly rub the lower leg to check for redness and tenderness.

B. Apply elastic stockings every 4 hours.

C. Measure the calf circumference of both legs.

D. Flex the foot while assessing for patient discomfort.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Measure the calf circumference of both legs.

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