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A nurse is caring for a client who had difficulty finding the correct names for particular objects. ...

A nurse is caring for a client who had difficulty finding the correct names for particular objects. ...

A nurse is caring for a client who had difficulty finding the correct names for particular objects. The nurse would document this as:
 
  A) anomic aphasia.
  B) receptive aphasia.
  C) expressive aphasia.

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omglolkonaiee

An elderly male client who has been smoking a pipe and cigar for more than 30 years develops chronic ...

An elderly male client who has been smoking a pipe and cigar for more than 30 years develops chronic ...

An elderly male client who has been smoking a pipe and cigar for more than 30 years develops chronic hoarseness. The nurse understands that the client is a risk for which alteration in cognitive function?
 
  A) Memory
 

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coolkid134

An adolescent client states, I am tired of everything and I am very bored. The nurse should ...

An adolescent client states, I am tired of everything and I am very bored. The nurse should ...

An adolescent client states, I am tired of everything and I am very bored. The nurse should encourage
 
  A) Peer relationships
  B) Time for prayer
  C) Ability to think
  D) Activity therapy

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jamieshae1

When the paraplegic patient demonstrates the ability to cope with his personal deficiencies and to ...

When the paraplegic patient demonstrates the ability to cope with his personal deficiencies and to ...

When the paraplegic patient demonstrates the ability to cope with his personal deficiencies and to maximize his strengths, the nurse determines that the patient has developed
 
  A) Self-determination
  B) Self-evaluati

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weissd

A woman is being seen in the nurse practitioner's office for her yearly gynecologic examination. ...

A woman is being seen in the nurse practitioner's office for her yearly gynecologic examination. ...

A woman is being seen in the nurse practitioner's office for her yearly gynecologic examination. She states, I think I am beginning menopause.
 
  My periods have been very light and irregular, and I am always hot. The nurse woul

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SolaYo

A client is on hormone therapy in her postmenopausal years. What changes in blood levels can occur? ...

A client is on hormone therapy in her postmenopausal years. What changes in blood levels can occur? ...

A client is on hormone therapy in her postmenopausal years. What changes in blood levels can occur?
 
  A) Increased HDL
  B) Diminished white blood cells
  C) Increased LDL
  D) Decreased sodium

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oliviamadisonn

A 40-year-old man has been told he has a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). How will you ...

A 40-year-old man has been told he has a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). How will you ...

A 40-year-old man has been told he has a high level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). How will you explain this factor?
 
  A) High levels of LDL increase the risk of a heart attack
  B) High levels of LDL are good to f

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ginger8snap

Asking a patient to describe himself is one way to assess their:

Asking a patient to describe himself is one way to assess their:

Asking a patient to describe himself is one way to assess their:
 
  A) self-concept.
  B) self-knowledge.
  C) self-expectation.
  D) social self.

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jordank

Illicit use of which of the following substances is associated with sudden cardiac death?

Illicit use of which of the following substances is associated with sudden cardiac death?

Illicit use of which of the following substances is associated with sudden cardiac death?
 
  A) Heroin
  B) Angel dust
  C) Marijuana
  D) Cocaine

jsutherland119   53   1 Reply

Jjahole

When instructing a client about exercise, the client should be informed that the heart rate should ...

When instructing a client about exercise, the client should be informed that the heart rate should ...

When instructing a client about exercise, the client should be informed that the heart rate should return to the pre-exercise rate in
 
  A) 3 minutes
  B) 5 minutes
  C) 10 minutes
  D) 15 minutes

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SolaYo

A client who was in an automobile accident has a deep laceration in the left arm at the brachial ...

A client who was in an automobile accident has a deep laceration in the left arm at the brachial ...

A client who was in an automobile accident has a deep laceration in the left arm at the brachial artery. The blood pressure is 70/30, with pulse of 120 and thready. The client is suffering from
 
  A) Septic shock
  B)

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jamieshae1

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the homebound cardiac ...

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the homebound cardiac ...

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for the homebound cardiac client who has become fatigued upon minimal exertion?
 
  A) Activity intolerance related to decreased cardiac output as evidenced by

katalys   31   1 Reply

jompau

The nurse explains to the client scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization that the test ...

The nurse explains to the client scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization that the test ...

The nurse explains to the client scheduled to undergo a cardiac catheterization that the test involves the use of
 
  A) A Doppler instrument to determine coronary blood flow
  B) A venous catheter to measure cardiac ou

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Ml2020

A client asks the nurse what atherosclerosis is. The nurse states :

A client asks the nurse what atherosclerosis is. The nurse states :

A client asks the nurse what atherosclerosis is. The nurse states
 
  A) It is the buildup of fat on the walls of the arteries.
  B) Atherosclerosis is thickening of the pulmonary artery.
  C) A client with at

ktrcathy   26   1 Reply

madisons0212

Nursing interventions to address poor self-concept include which of the following? Select all that ...

Nursing interventions to address poor self-concept include which of the following? Select all that ...

Nursing interventions to address poor self-concept include which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Offer praise honestly
  B) Role model self-confidence
  C) Emphasize positive attributes in pati

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Boko

A newly married patient is attempting to fulfill the role of wife, professional, and lover. She ...

A newly married patient is attempting to fulfill the role of wife, professional, and lover. She ...

A newly married patient is attempting to fulfill the role of wife, professional, and lover. She tells the nurse that she does not feel that she is fulfilling any of the roles well. The nurse will document this as which of the following?
 

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coolkid134

A patient is describing how he thinks others see him. This is a description of the patient's :

A patient is describing how he thinks others see him. This is a description of the patient's :

A patient is describing how he thinks others see him. This is a description of the patient's
 
  A) self-awareness
  B) social self
  C) self-concept
  D) self-perception

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stone.kaleb

A female patient, prominent in the local media, has had surgery for a colostomy. The patient avoids ...

A female patient, prominent in the local media, has had surgery for a colostomy. The patient avoids ...

A female patient, prominent in the local media, has had surgery for a colostomy. The patient avoids looking at the colostomy and refuses visitors. Identify the most appropriate nursing diagnosis.
 
  A) Altered self-esteem relate

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SolaYo

A client with dehydration will have an increase in :

A client with dehydration will have an increase in :

A client with dehydration will have an increase in
 
  A) Albumin
  B) Potassium
  C) Glucose
  D) Aldosterone

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coolkid134

A decrease in arterial blood pressure will result in the release of :

A decrease in arterial blood pressure will result in the release of :

A decrease in arterial blood pressure will result in the release of
 
  A) Protein
  B) Thrombus
  C) Renin
  D) Insulin

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angiep01

Major control over the extracellular concentration of potassium within the human body is exerted by ...

Major control over the extracellular concentration of potassium within the human body is exerted by ...

Major control over the extracellular concentration of potassium within the human body is exerted by insulin and
 
  A) Aldosterone
  B) Albumin
  C) Progesterone
  D) Testosterone

robin121   54   1 Reply

Redroco10

Potassium is needed for neural, muscle, and :

Potassium is needed for neural, muscle, and :

Potassium is needed for neural, muscle, and
 
  A) Optic function
  B) Auditory function
  C) Cardiac function
  D) Skeletal function

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dalj;a

When atrial pressure is increased, then sodium :

When atrial pressure is increased, then sodium :

When atrial pressure is increased, then sodium
 
  A) Decreases
  B) Increases
  C) Maintains the same
  D) Is unchanged

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dalj;a

Which of the following age groups is at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances resulting from fad ...

Which of the following age groups is at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances resulting from fad ...

Which of the following age groups is at risk for fluid and electrolyte imbalances resulting from fad dieting?
 
  A) Adolescents
  B) Young adults
  C) Middle-aged adults
  D) Older adults

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Boko

You are educating elementary school teachers on dietary requirements for students. You instruct them ...

You are educating elementary school teachers on dietary requirements for students. You instruct them ...

You are educating elementary school teachers on dietary requirements for students. You instruct them that phosphorous is important for bone structure. What food is a significant source of phosphorous?
 
  A) Cake
  B) S

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stone.kaleb

When the client's arterial blood gas reveals a pH of 7.52, a PaO2 level of 49 mmHg and an HCO3 ...

When the client's arterial blood gas reveals a pH of 7.52, a PaO2 level of 49 mmHg and an HCO3 ...

When the client's arterial blood gas reveals a pH of 7.52, a PaO2 level of 49 mmHg and an HCO3 level of 28 mEq/L, the nurse suspects the client is most likely experiencing
 
  A) Metabolic alkalosis
  B) Metabolic acido

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jordank

When an 80-year-old client who takes diuretics for management of hypertension informs the nurse she ...

When an 80-year-old client who takes diuretics for management of hypertension informs the nurse she ...

When an 80-year-old client who takes diuretics for management of hypertension informs the nurse she take laxatives daily to promote bowel movements, the nurse assesses the client for possible symptoms of
 
  A) Hypocalcemia

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coolkid134

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an 80-year-old client with ...

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an 80-year-old client with ...

Which of the following statements is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for an 80-year-old client with the diagnosis of congestive heart failure with symptoms of edema, orthopnea, and confusion?
 
  A) Extracellular volume excess r

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Jazzyjay

The nurse is assessing a family for potential sources of conflict. Which of the following assessment ...

The nurse is assessing a family for potential sources of conflict. Which of the following assessment ...

The nurse is assessing a family for potential sources of conflict. Which of the following assessment findings would not be a potential source of conflict?
 
  A) The mother and father both work outside the home
  B) The

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JR251203

The nurse is providing assistance to a family experiencing altered family function. Which of the ...

The nurse is providing assistance to a family experiencing altered family function. Which of the ...

The nurse is providing assistance to a family experiencing altered family function. Which of the following interventions should the nurse utilize? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Assist the family to clarify the conflict
 

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jamieshae1

The nurse is preparing to do an altered family function risk assessment on a patient. Which question ...

The nurse is preparing to do an altered family function risk assessment on a patient. Which question ...

The nurse is preparing to do an altered family function risk assessment on a patient. Which question should the nurse ask first?
 
  A) What are the potential sources of stress in your family?
  B) Are you able to cope

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Rosegrayyyy

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an alcoholic. The patient's daughter states, I don't ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an alcoholic. The patient's daughter states, I don't ...

The nurse is caring for a patient who is an alcoholic. The patient's daughter states, I don't understand why my mother keeps buying beer for my dad. She won't admit that he's an alcoholic. Which of the following is the best response by the nur
&

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stone.kaleb

A nursing instructor has been discussing abuse with a group of students. Which statement by a ...

A nursing instructor has been discussing abuse with a group of students. Which statement by a ...

A nursing instructor has been discussing abuse with a group of students. Which statement by a student indicates a need for further education?
 
  A) Factors that contribute to abuse in families include unemployment, substance abu

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Thank

The nurse has completed an altered family function risk assessment and has identified several ...

The nurse has completed an altered family function risk assessment and has identified several ...

The nurse has completed an altered family function risk assessment and has identified several potential risk factors for the family. Which of the following would not be considered a risk factor for altered family function?
 
  A)

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dalj;a

The hospice nurse has completed a family function assessment on a patient who is dying. Which of the ...

The hospice nurse has completed a family function assessment on a patient who is dying. Which of the ...

The hospice nurse has completed a family function assessment on a patient who is dying. Which of the following behavioral signs would suggest family dysfunction?
 
  A) The patient states, I can't live like this anymore.
&nb

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fdsafdsa

A student nurse is preparing a presentation on the functions of a family. What information should ...

A student nurse is preparing a presentation on the functions of a family. What information should ...

A student nurse is preparing a presentation on the functions of a family. What information should the student include? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Family functions do not change over time
  B) Economic provisions of c

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madisons0212

The spouse of a terminally ill woman states, I cannot do this anymore. It is so hard to go to work ...

The spouse of a terminally ill woman states, I cannot do this anymore. It is so hard to go to work ...

The spouse of a terminally ill woman states, I cannot do this anymore. It is so hard to go to work every day and leave her. I know she is dying and we have such limited time,
 
  but my company will not give me any more time off.

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fdsafdsa

The daughter of an ill patient states, I feel so guilty that I have to go to work and cannot be with ...

The daughter of an ill patient states, I feel so guilty that I have to go to work and cannot be with ...

The daughter of an ill patient states, I feel so guilty that I have to go to work and cannot be with my mother. The nurse realizes this statement reflects
 
  A) Caregiver role conflict
  B) Separation anxiety
&nbs

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SolaYo

You are working on the oncology division at a local hospital. An elderly patient has just passed ...

You are working on the oncology division at a local hospital. An elderly patient has just passed ...

You are working on the oncology division at a local hospital. An elderly patient has just passed away. He was very close to his grandchildren. To address care of the family, the nurse should
 
  A) Assist with funeral arrangement

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fdsafdsa

Using an interactional approach, the nurse focuses the assessment of a family on the family's :

Using an interactional approach, the nurse focuses the assessment of a family on the family's :

Using an interactional approach, the nurse focuses the assessment of a family on the family's
 
  A) Cultural practices
  B) Developmental stages
  C) Communication patterns
  D) Potential sources of

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