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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is caring for a dying client and the family. The male client is Muslim. Which intervention should the nurse implement at the time of death?

A. Allow the wife to stay in the room during postmortem care.

B. Call the client's imam to perform last rites when the client dies.

C. Place incense around the bed, but do not allow anyone to light it.

D. Do not touch the body, and have the male family members perform care.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Do not touch the body, and have the male family members perform care.

Question 2 of 5

The client had a mastectomy and lymph node dissection three (3) years ago and has experienced postmastectomy pain (PMP) since. Which intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Have the client see a psychologist because the pain is not real.

B. Tell the client the pain is the cancer coming back.

C. Refer the client to a physical therapist to prevent a frozen shoulder.

D. Discuss changing the client to a more potent narcotic medication.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Refer the client to a physical therapist to prevent a frozen shoulder.

Question 3 of 5

The 38-year-old client was brought to the emergency department with CPR in progress and expired 15 minutes after arrival. Which intervention should the nurse implement for postmortem care?

A. Do not allow significant others to see the body.

B. Do not remove any tubes from the body.

C. Prepare the body for the funeral home.

D. Send the client's clothing to the hospital laundry.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Prepare the body for the funeral home.

Question 4 of 5

The client is being discharged from the hospital for intractable pain secondary to cancer and is prescribed morphine, a narcotic. Which statement indicates the client understands the discharge instructions?

A. I will be sure to have my prescriptions filled before any holiday.

B. There should not be a problem having the prescriptions filled anytime.

C. If I run out of medications, I can call the HCP to phone in a prescription.

D. There are no side effects to morphine I should be concerned about.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will be sure to have my prescriptions filled before any holiday.

Question 5 of 5

Which client would be most likely to complete an advance directive?

A. A 55-year-old Caucasian person who is a bank president.

B. A 34-year-old Asian licensed practical nurse.

C. A 22-year-old Hispanic lawn care worker.

D. A 65-year-old African American retired cook.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A 65-year-old African American retired cook.

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