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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Introduction to Nursing Profession Quizlet

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Question 1 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 2 of 5

What statement about bone marrow transplantation is incorrect?

A. The patient is under local anesthesia during the procedure.
B. The aspirated bone marrow is mixed with heparin.
C. The aspiration site is the posterior or anterior iliac crest.
D. The recipient receives cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) for 4 consecutive days before the procedure.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The patient is under local anesthesia during the procedure.

Question 3 of 5

A patient who is taking rifampin (Rifadin) for tuberculosis calls the clinic and reports having orange discolored urine and tears. Which response by the nurse reflects accurate knowledge about the medication and the patient’s illness?

A. Ask the patient about any visual changes in red-green color discrimination.
B. Question the patient about experiencing shortness of breath, hives, or itching.
C. Explain that orange discolored urine and tears are normal while taking this medication.
D. Advise the patient to stop the drug and report the symptoms to the health care provider.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Explain that orange discolored urine and tears are normal while taking this medication.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following teaching methods is based on the cognitive domain of learning?

A. Give the client printed information describing diabetes mellitus.
B. Engage in a question-and-answer session with the client.
C. Ask the client how they feel about checking their blood glucose.
D. Ask the client to demonstrate checking their blood glucose level.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Give the client printed information describing diabetes mellitus.

Question 5 of 5

After teaching a client who is prescribed a long-acting beta2 agonist medication, a nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates that the client comprehends the teaching?

A. “I will carry this medication with me at all times in case I need it.”
B. “I will take this medication when I start to experience an asthma attack.”
C. “I will take this medication every morning to help prevent an acute attack.”
D. “I will be weaned off this medication when I no longer need it.”

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: “I will take this medication every morning to help prevent an acute attack.”

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