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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A. Hyperpigmentation of the skin.

B. Low blood pressure.

C. Nausea and vomiting.

D. Hypoglycemia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Low blood pressure.

Question 2 of 5

A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus is admitted with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Which laboratory result requires immediate intervention?

A. Serum osmolality of 320 mOsm/kg.

B. Serum glucose of 600 mg/dL.

C. Serum potassium of 4.5 mEq/L.

D. Serum sodium of 140 mEq/L.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Serum glucose of 600 mg/dL.

Question 3 of 5

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with pneumonia. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A. Oxygen saturation of 88%

B. Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute

C. Heart rate of 90 beats per minute

D. Productive cough with green sputum

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Productive cough with green sputum

Question 4 of 5

A public health nurse is planning a vaccination clinic for a rural community. Which vaccine should the nurse prioritize for adults in this area?

A. hepatitis A

B. influenza

C. varicella

D. measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: influenza

Question 5 of 5

A public health nurse is developing a campaign to promote breast cancer screening. Which population should be the primary target of this campaign?

A. women aged 20-30

B. women aged 30-40

C. women aged 40-50

D. women aged 50-60

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: women aged 40-50

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