HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Client Comfort and End of Care ATI
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A nurse assigned to care for a postoperative male client who has diabetes mellitus. During the assessment interview, the client reports that he's impotent and says that he's concerned about its effect on his marriage. In planning this client's care, the most appropriate intervention would be to:
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Correct Answer: Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional
A client diagnosed with Crohn's disease has a calcium level of 7 mg/dL (1.75 mmol/L). Which ECG patterns would the nurse monitor?
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Correct Answer: Prolonged QT interval
The wife of a patient on hospice at home is diagnosed with caregiver burden. Which of the following best describes this syndrome?
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Correct Answer: prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
A client with chronic pain asks the nurse why the pain medication makes the client feel sleepy. What would be the basis of the nurse's response?
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Correct Answer: Effect on the brain
A patient with cancer pain is taking morphine for pain relief. Knowing constipation is a common side effect, what would the nurse recommend to the patient?
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Correct Answer: Increase fluids and high-fiber foods, and use a mild laxative.
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