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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Crohn's Disease and is experiencing frequent cramping and diarrhea. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?

A. Increase your caloric intake by eating foods high in protein.

B. Include fresh fruits and vegetables at each meal.

C. Maintain your weight by eating high-fat foods.

D. Drink whole milk to ensure adequate calcium intake.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increase your caloric intake by eating foods high in protein.

Question 2 of 5

The school nurse is teaching the faculty the most effective methods to prevent the spread of lice in the school. The information that would be most important to include would be which of these statements?

A. The treatment requires reapplication in 8 to 10 days.

B. Bedding and clothing can be boiled or steamed.

C. Children are not to share hats, scarves, and combs.

D. Nit combs are necessary to comb out nits.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Children are not to share hats, scarves, and combs.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. Decreased deep-tendon reflexes

B. Skeletal muscle weakness

C. Hypoactive bowel sounds

D. Tingling of the lips

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tingling of the lips

Question 4 of 5

A client has viral pneumonia affecting 2/3 of the right lung. What would be the best position to teach the client to lie in every other hour during the first 12 hours after admission?

A. Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 10 degrees

B. Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 35 degrees

C. Side-lying on the right with the head elevated 10 degrees

D. Side-lying on the right with the head elevated 35 degrees

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Side-lying on the left with the head elevated 10 degrees

Question 5 of 5

A client has altered renal function and is being treated at home. The nurse recognizes that the most accurate indicator of fluid balance during the weekly visits is:

A. difference in the intake and output

B. changes in the mucous membranes

C. skin turgor

D. weekly weight

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: weekly weight

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