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Question 1 of 5

The client is complaining of severe itching following a course of antibiotics. Which independent nursing action should the nurse implement?

A. Refer to an allergy specialist to begin desensitization.

B. Use a tar-preparation gel after each shower or bath.

C. Keep the covers tightly around the client at night.

D. Take baths with an OTC colloidal oatmeal preparation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Take baths with an OTC colloidal oatmeal preparation.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse in a long-term care facility is teaching a group of new unlicensed assistive personnel. Which information regarding skin care should the nurse emphasize?

A. Keep the skin moist by leaving the skin damp after the bath.

B. Do not rub any lotion into the skin.

C. Turn clients who are immobile at least every two (2) hours.

D. Only the licensed nursing staff may care for the client's skin.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Turn clients who are immobile at least every two (2) hours.

Question 3 of 5

When describing the examination procedure to the client, which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

A. You'll read words that are the size of newsprint.

B. You'll read letters from a distance of 20 feet to mears.

C. You'll look at a color picture and identify an image.

D. You'll look at a screen and tell me when an object appears.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: You'll read letters from a distance of 20 feet to mears.

Question 4 of 5

What is the most common profile of a client with malignant melanoma?

A. An African American client with dark skin and dark hair

B. A Scandinavian client with freckles and blue eyes

C. A Mexican client with tan skin and dark brown hair

D. A Caucasian client with brown hair and brown eyes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: A Scandinavian client with freckles and blue eyes

Question 5 of 5

Which statement by the nurse most accurately explains the pathophysiology of conductive hearing loss?

A. Sound waves do not travel to the inner ear.

B. There is a malfunction of inner ear structures.

C. The auditory nerve does not transmit sound to the brain.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sound waves do not travel to the inner ear.

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