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Question 1 of 5

Before administering digoxin to a client with heart failure, what is the most important assessment for the nurse to perform?

A. Check the client's blood pressure

B. Monitor the client's heart rate

C. Assess the client's respiratory rate

D. Review the client's potassium level

Correct Answer: Monitor the client's heart rate

Question 2 of 5

What is the expected outcome of prescribing a proton pump inhibitor to a client with a peptic ulcer?

A. Promote healing of the gastric mucosa.

B. Neutralize the effects of stomach acid.

C. Inhibit the growth of Helicobacter pylori.

D. Reduce gastric acid secretion.

Correct Answer: Reduce gastric acid secretion.

Question 3 of 5

When assessing a client, why is it important for the nurse to be informed about cultural issues related to the client's background?

A. Normal patterns of behavior may be labeled as deviant, immoral, or insane

B. The meaning of the client's behavior can be derived from conventional wisdom

C. Personal values will guide the interaction between individuals from different cultures

D. The nurse should rely on her knowledge of different developmental mental stages

Correct Answer: Normal patterns of behavior may be labeled as deviant, immoral, or insane

Question 4 of 5

A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about this medication?

A. Take the medication with a full meal

B. Take the medication on an empty stomach

C. Take the medication at bedtime

D. Take the medication as needed for symptoms

Correct Answer: Take the medication on an empty stomach

Question 5 of 5

A client with hyperthyroidism is experiencing palpitations. What intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Encourage the client to rest and limit activity.

B. Administer a beta-blocker to reduce heart rate.

C. Encourage the client to drink cool fluids.

D. Provide the client with a cool environment.

Correct Answer: Administer a beta-blocker to reduce heart rate.

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