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Question 1 of 5

A client is postoperative following a total knee arthroplasty. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

A. Cross your legs when sitting to prevent discomfort.

B. Perform range-of-motion exercises every 4 hours.

C. Wear compression stockings daily.

D. Apply heat to the incision site daily.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Wear compression stockings daily.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Encourage the client to increase physical activity.

B. Place the client in the Trendelenburg position.

C. Limit the client's fluid intake to prevent fluid overload.

D. Administer high-flow oxygen via mask.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Encourage the client to increase physical activity.

Question 3 of 5

What is the priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?

A. Administer oxygen

B. Reposition the patient

C. Administer bronchodilators

D. Administer IV fluids

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer oxygen

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving furosemide for heart failure. Which of the following findings is the priority to report to the provider?

A. Blood pressure of 98/58 mm Hg

B. Urine output of 50 mL/hr

C. Serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L

D. Weight loss of 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) in 24 hours

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serum potassium level of 3.2 mEq/L

Question 5 of 5

What is the most critical lab value to monitor for a patient on heparin therapy?

A. Monitor aPTT levels

B. Monitor platelet count

C. Monitor INR levels

D. Monitor sodium levels

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitor aPTT levels

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