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[单项选择]The nurse is working in a support group for clients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which point is most important for the nurse to stress ？（）
A. Avoiding the use of recreational drugs and alcohol.
B. Refraining from telling anyone about the diagnosis.
C. Following safer-sex practices.
D. Telling potential sex partners about the diagnosis, as required by law.
[单项选择]A client tells the nurse that she has been working hard for the last 3 months to control her type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes mellitus with diet and exercise. To determine the effectiveness of the client's efforts, the nurse should check
A. urine glucose level.
B. fasting blood glucose level.
C. serum fructosamine level.
D. glycosylated hemoglobin (Hb) level.
[单项选择]A client asks the nurse what PSA is. The nurse should reply that it stands for
A. prostate-specific antigen, used to screen for prostate cancer.
B. protein serum antigen, used to determine protein levels.
C. pneumococcal strep antigen, a bacteria that causes pneumonia.
D. papanicolaou-specific antigen, used to screen for cervical cancer.
[单项选择]The overweight adolescent client tells the nurse that he would like to lose weight and asks the nurse's opinion on how to accomplish his goal. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate
A. Exercising more often.
B. Severely limiting calorie intake.
C. Participating in an adolescent weight-reduction program.
D. Cutting clown on sweets and other snacks.
[单项选择]During a conversation with the client, the nurse observes the client shaking his leg and tapping his fingers on the table next to him. The nurse's best statement is.
[单项选择]A client has approached the nurse asking for advice on how to deal with his alcohol addiction. The nurse should tell the client that the only effective treatment for alcoholism is
A. psychotherapy.
B. total abstinence.
C. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).
D. aversion therapy.
[单项选择]At an outpatient clinic, a client asks the nurse how she can prepare for pregnancy. Which of the following responses by the nurse would be best
A. "Begin an iron supplement of 100 mg daily. "
B. "Supplement your diet with 400 meg of folio acid. "
C. "Avoid raw eggs and cats until conception. "
D. "Receive immunization against toxoplasmosis. "
[单项选择]The nurse teaches a client about the relationship between body position and gastroesophageal reflux. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that he understands measures to avoid problems with reflux while sleeping
A. "I can elevate the head of the bed 4 to 6 inches. "
B. "I can elevate the foot of the bed 4 to 6 inches. "
C. "I can sleep on my back without a pillow under my head. "
D. "I can sleep on my stomach with my head turned to the left. "
[单项选择]The nurse instructs the client with hemorrhoids about how to decrease the discomfort. Which of the following interventions would be most likely recommended by the nurse
A. Decrease fiber in the diet.
B. Decrease physical activity.
C. Take laxatives to promote bowel movements.
D. Use warm sitz baths.
[单项选择]The nurse instructs the client with diabetes mellitus that it is vital to recognize and treat hypoglycemia promptly based on which of the following knowledge
A. Hypoglycemia can cause brain damage.
B. Hypoglycemia necessitates increased insulin dosage.
C. The client may become dehydrated quickly.
D. The client may become confused, increasing the risk of injury.
[单项选择]While admitting a client with pneumonia, the nurse notes multiple bruises in various stages of healing. The client has Alzheimer's disease and a history of multiple fractures. Legally, the most important action for the nurse to take is to （）.
A. document findings thoroughly.
B. question the client about the bruising.
C. inform appropriate local authorities.
D. tell the client's physician.
[单项选择]A client asks the nurse to help her make out her will. In this situation, what should be the nurse's best response
[单项选择]A psychotic client reports to the evening nurse that the day nurse put something suspicious in his water with his medication. The nurse replies, "You're worried about your medication" The nurse's communication is
[单项选择]The nurse instructs the female client concerning hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan
A. Estrogen therapy eliminates the need for supplemental calcium intake.
B. Estrogen therapy can reduce the risk of menopausal bone loss.
C. The risk of uterine cancer is decreased after menopause.
D. Smoking is associated with a later onset of menopause.
[单项选择]The nurse is teaching a client recently diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The nurse should teach the client that myasthenia gravis is caused by
A. genetic dysfunction.
B. upper and lower motor neuron lesions.
C. decreased conduction of impulses in an upper motor neuron lesion.
D. a lower motor neuron lesion.
[单项选择]The nurse would evaluate that the client understands his home care instructions after scleral buckling for a detached retina if the client says which of the following statements
A. "I should avoid abrupt movements of the head. "
B. "I should exercise the eye muscles each day. "
C. "I should turn the entire head rather than just the eyes for sight. "
D. "I should avoid activities requiring good depth perception. "
[单项选择]The nurse is assessing a postcraniotomy client and finds the urine output from a catheter is 1,500 mL for the 1st hour and the same for the 2nd hour. The nurse should suspect
[单项选择]The nurse has been teaching the client strategies to prevent a recurrence of hemorrhoids. One strategy is maintaining a high-fiber diet. Which of the following breakfast menus is appropriate for the client
A. Danish pastry, prune juice, coffee, and milk.
B. Oatmeal, milk, grapefruit wedges, and bran muffin.
C. Corn flakes, milk, white toast, and orange juice.
D. Scrambled eggs, bacon, English muffin, and apple juice.
[单项选择]The nurse is administering neostigmine to a client with myasthenia gravis. Which nursing intervention should the nurse implement
