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Chamberlain University
NR-226: Fundamentals – Patient Care
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A nurse suspects a fluid and electrolyte imbalance in an older adult. Which assessment best indicates fluid and electrolyte balance?
A nurse is caring for a patient with an intestinal stoma. Which intervention is most important?
A nurse is caring for a patient who had an abdominal hysterectomy. Which intervention best prevents postoperative thrombophlebitis (DVT)?
The nurse monitors a client with a nasogastric tube attached to low suction for manifestations of which disorder?
A client with broken ribs is likely to experience what type of acid-base imbalance?
A patient with diarrhea needs to replace potassium. Which nutrient selections indicate additional teaching on potassium-rich foods is needed? (Select all that apply.)
A 750-mL tap-water enema is ordered for a patient. Which approach best promotes acceptance of the volume?
Which information indicates a patient at highest risk for developing diarrhea?
Sequential compression devices (SCD) are ordered for a postoperative patient. Which information should the nurse provide? (Select all that apply.)
A patient in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) has vital signs: BP 150/90 mm Hg, pulse 88 (bounding), respirations 24 with crackles. What is the patient likely experiencing?
A patient reports no bowel movement in 10 days. Which questions help assess for fecal impaction? (Select all that apply.)
A postoperative client becomes restless. What should the nurse do first?
A client scheduled for surgery expresses uncertainty about proceeding. What is the nurse’s best response?
When explaining at-home fecal occult blood testing, which instructions should the nurse include?
A nurse assesses a client who has had diarrhea for 4 days. Which findings are expected? (Select all that apply.)
A client receiving IV therapy reports arm pain, chills, and general malaise, with warmth, edema, and redness near the IV site. What is the nurse’s first action?
During an admission assessment, which findings would the nurse not expect in a client with hypovolemia due to vomiting and diarrhea? (Select all that apply.)
A client’s potassium level is 5.2 mEq/L. What should the nurse anticipate after notifying the provider?
A nurse assesses a client with a calcium level of 10.8 mEq/L. Which findings are expected? (Select all that apply.)
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