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Question 1 of 5

A client with DM has an above-knee amputation because of severe peripheral vascular disease. Two days following surgery, when preparing the client for dinner, what is the nurse's primary responsibility?

A. Check the client's serum glucose level

B. Assist the client out of bed to the chair

C. Place the client in a high-Fowler's position

D. Ensure that the client's residual limb is elevated

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the client's serum glucose level

Question 2 of 5

Serge, who has diabetes mellitus, is taking oral agents and is scheduled for a diagnostic test that requires him to be NPO. What is the best plan of action for the nurse regarding Serge's oral medications?

A. Administer the oral agents immediately after the test.

B. Notify the diagnostic department and request orders.

C. Notify the physician and request orders.

D. Administer the oral agents with a sip of water before the test.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Notify the physician and request orders.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a tumor refuses surgery, but the client's partner wants it. Which is the deciding factor in determining if the surgery will be done?

A. Whether the partner is the client's durable power of attorney for healthcare

B. Whether the client understands the risk of refusing the procedure

C. Whether the client's refusal is based on religious belief

D. Whether the facility's ethical committee reaches a consensus on the case

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Whether the client understands the risk of refusing the procedure

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is comparing the rate of medication errors on the medical unit to the rate from a medical unit in a magnet hospital. Which of the following quality improvement methods is the nurse using?

A. Structure audit

B. Benchmarking

C. Risk benefit analysis

D. Root cause analysis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Benchmarking

Question 5 of 5

How many calories per kilogram does an average full-term infant require when the infant is around 1-2 months old?

A. 140 calories per kilogram per day

B. 120 calories per kilogram per day

C. 100 calories per kilogram per day

D. 160 calories per kilogram per day

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 120 calories per kilogram per day

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