To support the nutritional needs of a client recovering from a burn injury, the nurse will prepare to administer which of the following?
1. High carbohydrate diet
2. High fat diet
3. Low protein diet
4. Vitamins C and A supplements
Question 2A client diagnosed with a major burn is being prescribed medication for pain. The nurse realizes that the drug of choice for this client will be:
1. morphine sulfate.
2. acetaminophen.
3. aspirin.
4. meperidine.
Question 3A client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis receives a prescription for indomethacin. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate the need for further instruction about this medication?
1. I have to let my doctor know if I need to start blood pressure medications.
2. I have to make sure I get my kidneys tested as scheduled.
3. I need to get my eyes checked regularly.
4. This medication shouldn't upset my stomach.
Question 4A client is recovering from a skin graft to her right arm. Which of the following nursing interventions would not be indicated for this client?
1. Assess for bleeding.
2. Assess for drainage underneath the graft site.
3. Encourage exercise of the right arm.
4. Remove dressings slowly.
Question 5A client receiving treatment for human immunodeficiency virus infection is demonstrating signs of resistance to the medication. Which of the following does this suggest to the nurse?
1. The medication dosages need to be increased.
2. The client needs to be taken off all medication.
3. The client needs additional medication to treat side effects.
4. The client is not adhering to the prescribed medication schedule.
Question 6The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which of the following precautions is best in the care of the client?
1. Gloves and an N-95 mask
2. Gown, gloves, and mask if splashing with body fluids is likely
3. Gown, gloves, mask, and placement into a negative-pressure room
4. Only handwashing is needed
Question 7A client is scheduled to receive a skin graft from another species as part of the treatment for a burn wound. Which of the following is a graft of skin obtained from another species?
1. Allograft
2. Autograft
3. Heterograft
4. Homograft