Exam 3: NUR209 NUR 209 Latest Update Medical-

Exam 3: NUR209 / NUR 209 (Latest

2024 / 2025 Update) Medical- Surgical Nursing II | Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct - Fortis

Question:

Which information will be most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider about an older patient who has influenza?

• Fever of 100.4° F (38° C)
• Diffuse crackles in the lungs
• Sore throat and frequent cough
• Myalgia and persistent headache

Answer:

• Diffuse crackles in the lungs

Question:

The nurse is caring for a patient who has acute pharyngitis caused by Candida albicans. Which action is appropriate for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

• Assess patient for allergies to penicillin antibiotics. 1 / 3

• Teach the patient to sleep in a warm, dry environment.
• Avoid giving the patient warm food or warm liquids to drink.
• Teach patient to "swish and swallow" prescribed oral nystatin.
• Hydrogen peroxide rinses

Answer:

• Teach patient to "swish and swallow" prescribed oral nystatin.

Question:

Which health promotion information should the nurse include when teaching a patient with a 42 pack-year history of cigarette smoking? (Select all that apply.)

• Resources for support in smoking cessation
• Reasons for annual sputum cytology testing
• Erlotinib (Tarceva) therapy to prevent tumor risk
• Computed tomography (CT) screening for cancer
• Importance of obtaining a yearly influenza vaccination

Answer:

• Resources for support in smoking cessation
• Computed tomography (CT) screening for cancer
• Importance of obtaining a yearly influenza vaccination

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Question:

Which finding by the nurse most specifically indicates that a patient is not able to effectively clear the airway?

• Weak cough effort
• Profuse green sputum
• Respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min
• Resting pulse oximetry (SpO2) of 85

Answer:

• Weak cough effort

Question:

The nurse teaches a patient about the transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that teaching was effective?

• "I will avoid being outdoors whenever possible.

"b. "My husband will be sleeping in the guest bedroom."

• "I will take the bus instead of driving to visit my friends."
• "I will keep the windows closed at home to contain the germs."

Answer:

• "My husband will be sleeping in the guest bedroom."

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