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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is assessing the feet of a client with long-term type 2 diabetes. Which assessment data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?

A. The client has crumbling toenails.
B. The client has athlete's foot.
C. The client has a necrotic big toe.
D. The client has thickened toenails.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: The client has a necrotic big toe.

Question 2 of 5

The client diagnosed with a pituitary tumor developed syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which interventions should the nurse implement?

A. Assess for dehydration and monitor blood glucose levels.
B. Assess for nausea and vomiting and weigh daily.
C. Monitor potassium levels and encourage fluid intake.
D. Administer vasopressin IV and conduct a fluid deprivation test.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assess for nausea and vomiting and weigh daily.

Question 3 of 5

Before the client is discharged, the physician orders lypressin (Diapid) to be administered p.r.n. When instructing the client about how to take this drug at home, the nurse tells the client to administer the drug when experiencing which sign or symptom?

A. Increased thirst
B. Onset of a headache
C. Dark yellow urine
D. A runny nose

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Increased thirst

Question 4 of 5

After the test, the nurse provides the client with instructions. Which statement of the nurse is most accurate?

A. You must remain isolated until the radiation level decreases sufficiently.
B. You're free to go without further precautionary instructions.
C. You must follow special precautions for a short period of time.
D. You'll be given an antidote to reduce the radioactivity level.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You must follow special precautions for a short period of time.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is reviewing serum laboratory results for four female clients. Place an X on the client requiring the most immediate assessment.

A. Client A: TSH 5.2 mIU/L, Free T4 0.8 ng/dL
B. Client B: GH 23 µg/L, IGF-I 490 ng/mL
C. Client C: Free T4 7.0 ng/dL, TSH 0.1 mIU/L
D. Client D: Fasting glucose 140 mg/dL, Hgb A1c 6.9%

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Client C: Free T4 7.0 ng/dL, TSH 0.1 mIU/L

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