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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Apply heat to the incision site.
B. Keep the client's knee flexed while in bed.
C. Place a pillow under the client's knee while in bed.
D. Place a pillow under the client's lower legs.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Place a pillow under the client's lower legs.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of celiac disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?

A. Rice
B. Barley soup
C. Cornbread
D. Potatoes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Barley soup

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing auditory hallucinations. What question should the nurse ask?

A. Do you understand the voices are not real?
B. Why do you think the voices are talking to you?
C. Have you tried going to a quiet place when this occurs?
D. What helps you ignore the voices?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: What helps you ignore the voices?

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving hemodialysis. What action should the nurse include in the plan?

A. Withhold all medications until after dialysis.
B. Rehydrate with dextrose 5% in water for orthostatic hypotension.
C. Check the vascular access site for bleeding after dialysis.
D. Give an antibiotic 30 minutes before dialysis.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the vascular access site for bleeding after dialysis.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a complication of GERD?

A. Hematemesis.
B. Melena.
C. Pallor.
D. Steatorrhea.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hematemesis.

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