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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with a diagnosis of pneumonia who has been febrile for 24 hours. Which data is most important for the nurse to obtain in determining the client's fluid status?

A. Daily intake and output
B. Skin turgor
C. Daily weight
D. Vital signs every 4 hours

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Daily weight

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin therapy. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the therapy?

A. Prothrombin time (PT)
B. Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
C. International normalized ratio (INR)
D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: International normalized ratio (INR)

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client in the late stage of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?

A. Impaired physical mobility
B. Ineffective breathing pattern
C. Impaired skin integrity
D. Risk for infection

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ineffective breathing pattern

Question 4 of 5

When performing an admission assessment of a client diagnosed with a brain tumor, which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client?

A. When did your symptoms first begin?
B. Can you describe the pain and how it feels?
C. Do you have any changes in vision?
D. Have you experienced any seizures?

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Have you experienced any seizures?

Question 5 of 5

A client who has had three spontaneous abortions is requesting information about possible causes. The nurse's response should be based on which information?

A. Chromosomal abnormalities are the most common cause of early spontaneous abortions
B. Incompetent cervix can cause spontaneous abortions
C. An infection can cause spontaneous abortions
D. Nutritional deficiencies are the most common cause of early spontaneous abortions

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chromosomal abnormalities are the most common cause of early spontaneous abortions

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