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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is a primary intervention for a patient with sepsis?

A. Administering antibiotics

B. Administering IV fluids

C. Administering antipyretics

D. Monitoring blood cultures

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Monitoring blood cultures

Question 2 of 5

A client is hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the nurse implement to improve ventilation and reduce venous return?

A. Perform passive range of motion exercises

B. Place the client in high Fowler's position

C. Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

D. Increase the client's activity level

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Place the client in high Fowler's position

Question 3 of 5

What is the most common side effect of diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix)?

A. Hypokalemia.

B. Hyperkalemia.

C. Hypernatremia.

D. Hyponatremia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypokalemia.

Question 4 of 5

The home health nurse provides teaching about insulin self-injection to a client who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. When the client begins to perform a return demonstration of an insulin injection into the abdomen, which instruction should the nurse provide?

A. Select a different injection site

B. Continue with the insulin injection

C. Keep the skin flat rather than bunched

D. Lie down flat for better skin exposure

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Continue with the insulin injection

Question 5 of 5

A client with chronic renal failure is receiving calcium acetate (PhosLo). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?

A. Hypercalcemia.

B. Hypocalcemia.

C. Hyperglycemia.

D. Hypoglycemia.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypercalcemia.

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