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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Client Comfort and End of Care ATI

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Question 1 of 5

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:

A. Encourage the client to ask questions about personal sexuality
B. Provide time for privacy
C. Provide support for the spouse or significant other
D. Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Suggest referral to a sex counselor or other appropriate professional

Question 2 of 5

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?

A. Peaked T wave
B. Prolonged QT interval
C. Prominent U wave
D. Widened T wave

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prolonged QT interval

Question 3 of 5

The wife of a patient on hospice at home is diagnosed with caregiver burden. Which of the following best describes this syndrome?

A. prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home
B. inability to provide competent care for a family member
C. insufficient funds to pay for medical care of a family member
D. effect of the illness causing stress in siblings

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: prolonged stress from caring for a family member at home

Question 4 of 5

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?

A. Reduced pain perception
B. Effect on the brain
C. Increased metabolism
D. Allergic reaction

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Effect on the brain

Question 5 of 5

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?

A. Only take morphine when you have the most severe pain.
B. Increase fluids and high-fiber foods, and use a mild laxative.
C. Administer an enema to yourself every third day.
D. Constipation is nothing to worry about; take your medicine.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increase fluids and high-fiber foods, and use a mild laxative.

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