NCLEX RN· Physiological Adaptation · NCLEX RN Physiological Adaptation
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The nurse is caring for a client who is HIV-positive. The nurse understands which of the following to be true regarding HIV and AIDS?
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Correct Answer: Viral load testing monitors disease progression and evaluates effectiveness of treatment.
The nurse is caring for a client in the ICU who has an arterial line for hemodynamic monitoring. Which action will the nurse take in caring for this client?
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Correct Answer: position the client with the transducer at the level of the right atrium
The nurse is performing the Glasgow coma scale on a client. The assessment is as follows: eye opening, to pain; motor response, localizes pain; verbal response, inappropriate words. The nurse interprets which score is correct for this client?
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Correct Answer: 9
Which of the following is not a recommended preparation for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
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Correct Answer: administration of an anticonvulsant 30 minutes before ECT
A client is 2 hours post-op for a right total knee replacement. Upon assessment by the nurse, which information requires notification of the doctor?
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Correct Answer: hemoglobin is 10.2 grams per liter
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