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1. Which of the following signs and symptoms indicates a tension pneumothorax as compared to an open pneumothorax?
2. When evaluating a client with symptoms of shock, it is important for the nurse to differentiate between neurogenic and hypovolemic shock. The symptoms of neurogenic shock differ from hypovolemic shock in that:
3. A pregnant woman at 36 weeks' gestation is followed for PIH and develops proteinuria. To increase protein in her diet, which of the following foods will provide the greatest amount of protein when added to her intake of 100 mL of milk?
4. Which of the following activities would be most appropriate during occupational therapy for a client with bipolar disorder?
5. The nurse notes hyperventilation in a client with a thermal injury. She recognizes that this may be a reaction to which of the following medications if applied in large amounts?
6. Dietary planning is an essential part of the diabetic client's regimen. The American Diabetes Association recommends which of the following caloric guidelines for daily meal planning?
7. A 74-year-old obese man who has undergone open reduction and internal fixation of the right hip is 8 days postoperative. He has a history of arthritis and atrial fibrillation. He admits to right lower leg pain, described as a cramp in my leg." An appropriate nursing action is to: "
8. When teaching a mother of a 4-month-old with diarrhea about the importance of preventing dehydration, the nurse would inform the mother about the importance of feeding her child:
9. The nurse would need to monitor the serum glucose levels of a client receiving which of the following medications, owing to its effects on glycogenolysis and insulin release?
10. The nurse assists a client with advanced emphysema to the bathroom. The client becomes extremely short of breath while returning to bed. The nurse should:
11. The physician recommends immediate hospital admission for a client with PIH. She says to the nurse, 'It's not so easy for me to just go right to the hospital like that.' After acknowledging her feelings, which of these approaches by the nurse would probably be best?
12. When assessing a child with diabetes insipidus, the nurse should be aware of the cardinal signs of:
13. According to the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, professional nurses have an ethical obligation to:
14. What interpersonal relief behavior is Ashley using?
15. The nurse observes that a client has difficulty chewing and swallowing her food. A nursing response designed to reduce this problem would include:
16. The day following his admission, the nurse sits down by a male client on the sofa in the dayroom. He was admitted for depression and thoughts of suicide. He looks at the nurse and says, My life is so bad no one can do anything to help me." The most helpful initial response by the nurse would be: "
17. A 45-year-old client with type I diabetes is in need of support services upon discharge from a skilled rehabilitation unit. Which of the following services is an example of a skilled support service?
18. Which classification of drugs is contraindicated for the client with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
19. In assessing cardiovascular clients with progression of aortic stenosis, the nurse should be aware that there is typically:
20. The priority nursing goal when working with an autistic child is:
21. A male client is scheduled for a liver biopsy. In preparing him for this test, the nurse should:
22. A nurse observes a client sitting alone and talking. When asked, the client reports that he is talking to the voices." The nurse's next action should be: "
23. Proper positioning for the child who is in Bryant's traction is:
24. The initial treatment for a client with a liquid chemical burn injury is to:
25. Prenatal clients are routinely monitored for early signs of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). For the prenatal client, which of the following blood pressure changes from baseline would be most significant for the nurse to report as indicative of PIH?

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