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Question 1 of 5

The nurse auscultates an extra sound over the left lower lobe. The nurse should:

A. document finding.
B. ask client to cough.
C. reassess in one hour.
D. notify healthcare provider (HCP).

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: notify healthcare provider (HCP).

Question 2 of 5

An 80-year-old client tells the nurse that he has been dizzy since starting to take an herbal remedy for arthritis in addition to prescribed medications. Which of the following effects is this client experiencing?

A. Polypharmacy.
B. Sleep disorder.
C. Cascade iatrogenesis.
D. Fluid volume overload.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Polypharmacy.

Question 3 of 5

A child's immunization may cause discomfort during administration, but the benefits of protection from disease, both for the individual and society, outweigh the temporary discomforts. Which principle is involved in this situation?

A. Fidelity
B. Beneficence
C. Nonmaleficence
D. Respect for autonomy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Beneficence

Question 4 of 5

Which patients does the nurse identify as high risk for situational stress? Select all that apply.

A. An infant learning to walk.
B. A woman recovering from a car accident.
C. A young couple expecting their first child.
D. A man getting married to his long-time girlfriend.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A woman recovering from a car accident.

Question 5 of 5

The client with ARDS is on a ventilator, and the high alarm indicates an increase in the peak airway pressure. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A. Check the tubing for any kinks.
B. Suction the airway for secretions.
C. Assess the lip line of the ET tube.
D. Sedate the client with a muscle relaxant.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the tubing for any kinks.

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