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Question 1 of 5

A client with a cast complains of numbness and tingling in the affected limb. What should the nurse do first?

A. Check for tightness of the cast

B. Elevate the limb

C. Apply ice to the area

D. Notify the physician

Correct Answer: Check for tightness of the cast

Question 2 of 5

A client is admitted with a diagnosis of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which laboratory finding is most indicative of this condition?

A. Serum glucose of 180 mg/dL

B. Blood pH of 7.30

C. Positive urine ketones

D. Serum bicarbonate of 25 mEq/L

Correct Answer: Positive urine ketones

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is assessing a client with a suspected pulmonary embolism (PE). Which symptom is most indicative of this condition?

A. Bilateral leg swelling.

B. Sudden onset of chest pain.

C. Gradual onset of dyspnea.

D. Decreased breath sounds on auscultation.

Correct Answer: Gradual onset of dyspnea.

Question 4 of 5

A client with asthma is prescribed an albuterol inhaler. Which instruction should the nurse provide?

A. Use the inhaler only during an asthma attack

B. Rinse your mouth after using the inhaler

C. Shake the inhaler before each use

D. Exhale fully before inhaling the medication

Correct Answer: Shake the inhaler before each use

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver. Which clinical finding is most concerning?

A. Jaundice.

B. Ascites.

C. Spider angiomas.

D. Asterixis.

Correct Answer: Asterixis.

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