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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to transition from breastfeeding to whole milk with the parents of an infant. Which of the following months of age should the nurse recommend for transitioning the infant to whole milk?

A. 6 months

B. 8 months

C. 10 months

D. 12 months

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: 12 months

Question 2 of 5

A client is lactose intolerant, and a nurse is reinforcing teaching. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?

A. You should increase the fiber in your diet.

B. You should increase the calories in your diet.

C. You should decrease the dairy products in your diet.

D. You should decrease the amount of vitamin D in your diet.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You should decrease the dairy products in your diet.

Question 3 of 5

During the care of a client with a salmonella infection, what is the primary nursing intervention to limit transmission?

A. Wash hands thoroughly before and after client contact

B. Wear gloves when in contact with body secretions

C. Double glove when in contact with feces or vomitus

D. Wear gloves when disposing of contaminated linens

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Wash hands thoroughly before and after client contact

Question 4 of 5

A newly admitted adult client has a diagnosis of hepatitis A. The charge nurse should reinforce to the staff members that the most significant routine infection control strategy, in addition to hand washing, to be implemented is which of these?

A. Apply appropriate signs outside and inside the room

B. Apply a mask with a shield if there is a risk of fluid splash

C. Wear a gown to change soiled linens from incontinence

D. Have gloves on while handling bedpans with feces

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Have gloves on while handling bedpans with feces

Question 5 of 5

A client has been diagnosed with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Which information is most important for the nurse to reinforce with the client?

A. It is a condition in which one or more tumors, called gastrinomas, form in the pancreas or in the upper part of the small intestine (duodenum).

B. It is critical to promptly report any findings of peptic ulcers to your health care provider.

C. Treatment consists of medications to reduce acid and heal any peptic ulcers and, if possible, surgery to remove any tumors.

D. The average age at diagnosis is 50 years, and peptic ulcers may occur in unusual areas of the stomach or intestine.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It is critical to promptly report any findings of peptic ulcers to your health care provider.

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