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Question 1 of 5

The nurse observes the client self-administering the medication. Which action indicates that the client is using the medication correctly?

A. The client shakes the medication vigorously

B. The client's head is tilted to the side.

C. The client inverts the drug container.

D. The client inhales with each spray.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client inhales with each spray.

Question 2 of 5

The client taking NPH insulin at 0800 reports feeling anxious and shaky in the midafternoon. Which intervention is best for the nurse to initiate?

A. Have the client rate the level of anxiety.

B. Give the client's prn dose of lorazepam.

C. Check the client's fingerstick blood glucose level.

D. Advise the client to sit in a recliner to relax.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the client's fingerstick blood glucose level.

Question 3 of 5

The 68-year-old client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is being treated with radioactive iodine therapy. Which interventions should the nurse discuss with the client?

A. Explain it will take up to a month for symptoms of hyperthyroidism to subside.

B. Teach the iodine therapy will have to be tapered slowly over one (1) week.

C. Discuss the client will have to be hospitalized during the radioactive therapy.

D. Inform the client after therapy the client will not have to take any medication.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Explain it will take up to a month for symptoms of hyperthyroidism to subside.

Question 4 of 5

To detect complications of surgery in the immediate postoperative period, which assessment component is most important for the nurse to monitor?

A. Blood pressure

B. Urine output

C. Upperness

D. Specific gravity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Blood pressure

Question 5 of 5

The charge nurse of an intensive care unit is making assignments for the night shift. Which client should be assigned to the most experienced intensive care nurse?

A. The client diagnosed with respiratory failure who is on a ventilator and requires frequent sedation.

B. The client diagnosed with lung cancer and iatrogenic Cushing's disease with ABGs of pH 7.35, PaO2 88, PaCO2 44, and HCO3 22.

C. The client diagnosed with Addison's disease who is lethargic and has a BP of 80/45, P 124, and R 28.

D. The client diagnosed with hyperthyroidism who has undergone a thyroidectomy two (2) days ago and has a negative Trousseau's sign.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client diagnosed with Addison's disease who is lethargic and has a BP of 80/45, P 124, and R 28.

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