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Question 1 of 5

A client with a history of hypertension is admitted with acute renal failure. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

A. Blood pressure of 180/100 mm Hg.

B. Urine output of 50 mL in 4 hours.

C. Heart rate of 100 beats per minute.

D. Nausea and vomiting.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Urine output of 50 mL in 4 hours.

Question 2 of 5

The healthcare provider is caring for a client with a chest tube following thoracic surgery. Which intervention should the healthcare provider include in the plan of care?

A. Clamp the chest tube for 30 minutes every 2 hours.

B. Milk the chest tube to ensure patency.

C. Keep the drainage system at the level of the chest.

D. Ensure that the chest tube is not clamped or kinked.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Ensure that the chest tube is not clamped or kinked.

Question 3 of 5

The healthcare provider is assessing a client with a suspected stroke. Which finding requires immediate intervention?

A. Blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg.

B. Blood glucose level of 180 mg/dL.

C. Difficulty speaking.

D. Temperature of 99.8Â°F (37.7Â°C).

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Difficulty speaking.

Question 4 of 5

The healthcare professional is developing a community health program to address the high rates of childhood asthma in a neighborhood. Which intervention should the healthcare professional prioritize?

A. conducting home visits to identify asthma triggers

B. distributing asthma education materials at schools

C. holding workshops on asthma management for parents

D. partnering with local healthcare providers to offer free asthma screenings

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: conducting home visits to identify asthma triggers

Question 5 of 5

During a health assessment for a family with a history of cardiovascular disease, which family member should be prioritized for further evaluation and intervention?

A. a 45-year-old father who smokes and has high cholesterol

B. a 17-year-old daughter who is overweight and inactive

C. a 50-year-old mother with a history of hypertension

D. a 12-year-old son who has a normal weight and is active

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: a 45-year-old father who smokes and has high cholesterol

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