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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is planning care for a client with peripheral vascular disease (PVD) who is at risk for Impaired Skin Integrity. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

A. Restrict fluids

B. Keep the skin clean and dry, and moisturize areas of dryness

C. Encourage bedrest with legs elevated on pillows

D. Consult a dietitian for low-protein diet

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Keep the skin clean and dry, and moisturize areas of dryness

Question 2 of 5

Which best describes how congenital defects are categorized?

A. By the severity of defect

B. By the pathophysiology and hemodynamics of defect

C. By the location of defect

D. By the infant's age when the defect was diagnosed

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: By the pathophysiology and hemodynamics of defect

Question 3 of 5

A client states to the nurse, "I know I have high blood pressure, but I don't want to take medication." Based on this data, which health problem is the client at risk for developing?

A. Gastritis

B. Diabetes

C. Cardiomyopathy

D. Metabolic syndrome

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cardiomyopathy

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a 76-year-old client with a history of angina. What atypical age- related warning sign of a myocardial infarction should the nurse need to include in client teaching?

A. Cool, clammy skin

B. Chest pain

C. Tachycardia

D. Abdominal pain

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Abdominal pain

Question 5 of 5

A female patient who was treated 3 months ago for a urinary tract infection is experiencing the same symptoms now. What should the nurse ask the patient during the health assessment?

A. "How much fluid do you drink each day?"

B. "What form of birth control are you using?"

C. "Does your partner have similar symptoms?"

D. "Did you complete the antibiotic prescribed for the first infection?"

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: "Did you complete the antibiotic prescribed for the first infection?"

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