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Question 1 of 5

A client with primary hypertension is prescribed terazosin (Hytrin) to treat this condition. What is the mechanism of action of this drug?

A. Prevents conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

B. Prevents beta-receptor stimulation in the heart

C. Inhibits the flow of calcium ions across the cell membrane of vascular tissue and cardiac cells

D. Blocks alpha-receptors in the vascular smooth muscle

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Blocks alpha-receptors in the vascular smooth muscle

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure (CHF) who frequently wakes during the night frightened and short of breath. Based on this data, what is the client experiencing?

A. Cardiomyopathy

B. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

C. High-output failure

D. Multisystem heart failure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 3 of 5

A client with cardiomyopathy receiving diuretic therapy has a urine output of 200 mL in 8 hours. Which action by the nurse is correct?

A. Assist the client to ambulate.

B. Document a normal urine output.

C. Notify the healthcare provider.

D. Measure abdominal girth.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Notify the healthcare provider.

Question 4 of 5

A client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving intravenous heparin. Which is the priority outcome for this client?

A. The client will not disturb the intravenous infusion.

B. The client will comply with dietary restrictions.

C. The client will not experience bleeding.

D. The client will keep the right leg elevated on two pillows.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client will not experience bleeding.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is working in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The nurse wants to teach a mother of a premature baby how to give her baby a bath. Which statement by the mother reflects a readiness to learn?

A. "You'll give us written instructions before we go home, correct?"

B. "When my baby is just a little bigger, I'll feel more comfortable giving him a bath."

C. "I want to make sure my husband is here, in case I don't hear everything that's said."

D. "I'm so afraid I'll hurt my baby with all these tubes and wires."

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "You'll give us written instructions before we go home, correct?"

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