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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?

A. Calcium
B. Sodium
C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D. Magnesium

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who has increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Bradycardia.
B. Increased level of consciousness.
C. Tachycardia.
D. Hyperactive bowel sounds.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tachycardia.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has thrombocytopenia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the care plan?

A. Encourage the client to floss daily.
B. Remove fresh flowers from the client's room.
C. Provide the client with a stool softener.
D. Avoid serving raw vegetables.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Provide the client with a stool softener.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has a sodium level of 125 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV
B. Administer a hypotonic IV solution
C. Encourage oral fluid intake
D. Restrict oral fluid intake

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer 0.9% sodium chloride IV

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a bowel resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?

A. Urine output of 40 mL/hr.
B. Heart rate of 88/min.
C. Wound drainage of 25 mL in 24 hours.
D. Abdominal distention and rigidity.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abdominal distention and rigidity.

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