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NUR 233 MENTAL HEALTH EXAM 3 (HONDROS)
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A client reports feeling nauseated immediately after cataract surgery. Which action would the nurse take?
- Provide some dry crackers to eat
- Administer the prescribed antiemetic
- Explain that this is expected after surgery
- Encourage deep breathing until the nausea subsides - Correct Answer -
- Administer the prescribed antiemetic
After cataract surgery, the nurse teaches a client how to self-administer eyedrops. The nurse reinforces the use of what technique?
- Placing the drops on the cornea of the eye
- Raising the upper eyelid with gentle traction
- Holding the dropper tip above the conjunctival sac
- Squeezing the eye shut after instilling the medication - Correct Answer -
- Holding the dropper tip above the conjunctival sac
For a client with difficulty swallowing, the nurse will crush which medication?
- Metoprolol extended release
- Felodipine sustained release 1 / 4
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- Acetaminophen extra strength
- Potassium chloride extended release - Correct Answer - C.
Acetaminophen extra strength
A nurse is caring for a client with orders for furosemide daily, a 2-gram sodium diet, and an oral fluid restriction of 1200 mL daily. The most recent laboratory results are blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 42 mg/dL (15.2 mmol/L) and creatinine 1.1 mg/dL (97 mcmol/L). Considering the assessment findings, which is the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?
- Administering the furosemide as scheduled
- Starting strict intake and output measurements
- Sending a urine specimen for specific gravity testing
- Notifying the healthcare provider about the results - Correct Answer - D.
Notifying the healthcare provider about the results
After reviewing a client's reports, the primary healthcare provider suggests palliative care for the patient. Which conditions would qualify the client for this type of care? Select all that apply.
- Peptic ulcer
- Chronic renal failure
- Cognitive impairment
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic obstructive lung disease - Correct Answer - B. Chronic renal
- Congestive heart failure
- Chronic obstructive lung disease 2 / 4
failure
pg. 3 A health care provider prescribes daily docusate sodium for a client. The nurse explains to the client that this medication has what action?
- Lubricates the feces
- Creates an osmotic effect
- Stimulates motor activity
- Softens the feces - Correct Answer - D. Softens the feces
Which life-threatening complication may occur in clients taking high-dose or long-term ibuprofen?
- Anaphylaxis
- GI bleeding
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Disulfiram reaction - Correct Answer - B. GI bleeding
The nurse is planning care for a client admitted to the hospital with abdominal spasms and pain associated with severe diarrhea. Which serum blood level would the nurse monitor?
- Urea
- Chloride
- Potassium
- Creatinine - Correct Answer - C. Potassium
Which clinical indicators would the nurse expect when assessing a client with Meniere disease? Select all that apply.
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Decreased pulse rate 3 / 4
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- Increased temperature
- Jerky lateral eye movements - Correct Answer - A. Nausea
- Dizziness
- Jerky lateral eye movements
In light of the information elicited during the assessment interview, which initial action would the nurse take?
- Initiate suicide precautions with 15-minute visual checks
- Instruct staff to minimize visual and auditory stimuli on the unit
- Request a nutritional consult for evaluation and meal planning guidance
- Encourage the client to express feelings concerning the accident and
wife's death - Correct Answer - D. Encourage the client to express feelings concerning the accident and wife's death
Which clinical indicator is the nurse most likely to identify when exploring the history of a client with open-angle glaucoma?
- Constant blurring
- Abrupt attacks of acute pain
- Sudden, complete loss of vision
- Impairment of peripheral vision - Correct Answer - D. Impairment of
peripheral vision
Which information would the nurse include in explaining glaucoma to a client?
- An increase in the pressure within the eyeball
- An opacity of the crystalline lens or it's capsule
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