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Question 1 of 5

A client being discharged from the hospital will be taking warfarin sodium at home on a daily basis. The nurse has provided instructions to the client about the medication and determines that further teaching is needed if the client makes which statement?

A. I need to have a prothrombin time checked in 2 weeks.

B. This medicine thins my blood and allows me to clot more slowly.

C. I need to increase the intake of foods high in vitamin K in my diet.

D. I need to report any increased bleeding or bruising to my doctor.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I need to increase the intake of foods high in vitamin K in my diet.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is creating a teaching plan for the client with Raynaud's disease. Which instruction should the nurse include?

A. Daily cool baths will provide an analgesic effect.

B. A high-protein diet will minimize tissue malnutrition.

C. Vitamin K administration will prevent tendencies toward bleeding.

D. Keeping the hands and feet warm and dry will prevent vasoconstriction.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Keeping the hands and feet warm and dry will prevent vasoconstriction.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is providing home care dietary instructions to a client who has been hospitalized for pancreatitis. Which food should the nurse instruct the client to avoid to prevent recurrence?

A. Chili

B. Bagels

C. Lentil soup

D. Watermelon

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Chili

Question 4 of 5

A community health nurse is preparing a lecture on lifestyle and risk factors for a college-age audience. The nurse understands that which causes of death are the most common among this age group?

A. HIV, suicide, unintentional injuries

B. suicide, cancer, unintentional injuries

C. suicide, unintentional injuries, homicide

D. homicide, unintentional injuries, heart disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: suicide, unintentional injuries, homicide

Question 5 of 5

The camp nurse provides instructions regarding skin protection from the sun to the parents who are preparing their children for a camping adventure. Which statement by a parent indicates a need for further instructions?

A. A protective sunscreen is best to prevent sunburn.

B. My child won't need the sunscreen on cloudy, hazy days.

C. I need to pack a hat, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants for my child to wear.

D. My child should wear clothes that have a tightly woven material for greater protection from the sun's rays.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: My child won't need the sunscreen on cloudy, hazy days.

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