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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic kidney disease. The nurse should identify which of the following laboratory values as an indication for hemodialysis?

A. Glomerular filtration rate of 14 mL/min

B. BUN 16 mg/dL

C. Serum magnesium 1.8 mg/dL

D. Serum phosphorus 4.0 mg/dL

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Glomerular filtration rate of 14 mL/min

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect?

A. Decreased level of consciousness

B. Inability to identify common objects

C. Poor problem-solving ability

D. Preoccupation with somatic disturbances

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inability to identify common objects

Question 3 of 5

What is the priority intervention for a patient with a severe allergic reaction?

A. Administer epinephrine

B. Administer corticosteroids

C. Administer oxygen

D. Administer antihistamines

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer epinephrine

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Monitor the client's urinary output.

B. Assist the client to splint the incision with a pillow when coughing.

C. Provide the client with a clear liquid diet.

D. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hallway.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assist the client to splint the incision with a pillow when coughing.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has deep vein thrombosis of the left lower extremity. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Position the client with the affected extremity higher than the heart

B. Administration of acetaminophen

C. Massage the affected extremity every 4 hours

D. Withhold heparin IV infusion

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Withhold heparin IV infusion

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