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Question 1 of 5

A client is receiving discharge teaching about a new prescription for ferrous sulfate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I should take this medication with milk.

B. I should expect my stools to turn black.

C. I should avoid eating oranges while taking this medication.

D. I will take this medication on an empty stomach.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I should expect my stools to turn black.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse should suspect that the client has developed an infection based on which of the following findings?

A. Blood pressure of 110/70 mm Hg

B. Temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F)

C. Heart rate of 92/min

D. Drainage at the surgical site

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Temperature of 38.5°C (101.3°F)

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe hypertension and is receiving nitroprusside. What action should the nurse take?

A. Administer oxygen and assess the client's response.

B. Monitor blood pressure every 2 hours.

C. Limit light exposure to the IV infusion.

D. Attach an inline filter to the IV tubing.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Limit light exposure to the IV infusion.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride IV to a client who has hypokalemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Give the medication as a bolus over 10 minutes.

B. Dilute the medication before administration.

C. Infuse the medication at a rate of 10 mEq/hr.

D. Administer the medication undiluted.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Infuse the medication at a rate of 10 mEq/hr.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. Heart rate 110/min.

B. Temperature of 37.4°C (99.3°F).

C. Respiratory rate of 18/min.

D. Urine output of 20 mL/hr.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urine output of 20 mL/hr.

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