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[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with body dysmorphic disorder. When the client verbalizes disapproval of her physical features, the nurse should
A. encourage verbalizations about fears and stressful life situations.
B. agree with the client because she feels a specific physical feature is awful.
C. ignore the comment and talk about less threatening issues.
D. compliment the client on her appearance.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring a client in an acute care mental health program. The client refuses his morning dose of an oral antipsychotic medication and believes he's being poisoned. What should the nurse do
A. Crushing the medication and putting it in his food.
B. Consulting with the physician about a plan of care.
C. Administering the medication by injection.
D. Omitting the dose and trying again the next day.
[单项选择]When caring for an adolescent client diagnosed with depression, the nurse should remember that depression manifests differently in adolescents and adults. In an adolescent, signs and symptoms of depression are likely to include which of the following
[单项选择]A family member is caring for a client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following is most likely to cause the caregiver depression and role strain ？（）
A. The caregiver had a close relationship with the client before diagnosis of the illness.
B. The caregiver has no formal support, such as a visiting nurse or day care worker.
C. The caregiver understands the full reality of the disease and its inevitable progression.
D. The caregiver feels unable to control the client and unable to cope with caregiving.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client with cholelithiasis. Which sign indicates obstructive jaundice ？（）
A. Straw-colored urine.
B. Reduced hematocrit.
C. Clay-colored stools.
D. Elevated urobilinogen in the urine.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client with otosclerosis scheduled to undergo a stapedectomy. The client asks the nurse when her hearing will improve. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate ？（）
A. Your hearing may not improve but you'll no longer be bothered by tinnitus.
B. Your hearing may be dramatically improved right after surgery.
C. You may notice improved hearing within 1 to 2 weeks.
D. Your hearing may improve 3 to 6 weeks after surgery.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who recently underwent a tracheostomy. The first priority when caring for a client with a tracheostomy is （）.
A. helping him communicate.
B. keeping his airway patent.
C. encouraging him to perform activities of daily living.
D. preventing him from developing an infection.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client undergoing IV antibiotic therapy with gentamicin sulfate. Which of the following interventions is most important ？（）
A. Infuse the medication quickly to minimize its irritating effect on the walls of blood vessels.
B. Obtain renal function tests, such as blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels, throughout the course of therapy.
C. Assess for pulmonary and peripheral edema.
D. Obtain an order for an antiemetic to counteract the common adverse effect of nausea.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus. When teaching the client about foot care, which instruction should the nurse provide ？（）
A. Examine feet once per week for redness, blisters, and abrasions.
B. Apply lotion to dry feet, especially between the toes.
C. Avoid hot-water bottles and heating pads.
D. Dry feet vigorously after each bath.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who has hemoconcentration after fluid loss. Which IV fluids would be the most appropriate fluid replacement therapy for this client ？（）
A. Distilled water.
B. Dextrose 5% in water (D5W) only.
C. DSW with 40 mEq of potassium chloride.
D. Dextrose 10% in saline.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). What's the major infection control measure to reduce MRSA and other nosocomial pathogens in a health care setting ？（）
A. Using antibacterial soap when bathing clients with MRSＡ.
B. Conducting culture surveys periodically.
C. Ensuring that personnel wash their hands before and after contact with every client.
D. Using specific housekeeping practices for environmental cleaning.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured hip. The client is combative and confused, and he's trying to get out of bed. The nurse should （）.
A. leave the client and get help.
B. obtain a physician's order to restrain the client.
C. read the facility's policy on restraints.
D. order soft restraints from the storeroom.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). What is the most likely laboratory finding in the early stages of this disease ？（）
A. Increased carboxyhemoglobin.
B. Decreased partial pressure of arterial oxygen (PaO2).
C. Increased partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2).
D. Decreased bicarbonate (HCO3-).
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client with acute osteomyelitis in the right tibia. Which of the following measures is most appropriate when repositioning the client's leg
A. Hold the leg by the ankle when repositioning to avoid touching the tibia.
B. Support the leg above and below the affected area when positioning.
C. Have the client move the leg by himself to decrease pain.
D. Apply warm moist compresses to the leg before repositioning.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who has generalized anxiety disorder. Which statement is true about this client
A. The client has regular obsessions.
B. Relaxation techniques and psychotherapy are necessary for cure.
C. Nightmares and flashbacks are common in individuals who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder.
D. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by anxiety that lasts longer than 6 months.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client whom she suspects is paranoid. How would the nurse confirm this assessment
A. Indirect questioning.
B. Direct questioning.
C. Lead-in sentences.
D. Open-ended sentences.
[单项选择]The nurse is caring for a client who complains of lower back pain. Which instructions should the nurse give to this client to prevent back injury
