Medical surgical nursing (lpn)
Total Questions : 100
Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreA client arrives at the physician's office stating 2 days of febrile illness, dyspnea, and cough. Upon assisting the client into a gown, the nurse notes that the client's sternum is depressed, especially on inspiration. Crackles are noted in the bases of the lung fields. Based on inspection, which will the nurse document?
The nurse is caring for a client with an upper respiratory disorder. The client states they have a hacky, non-productive cough, which wakens them during the night. Which over-the-counter medication would the nurse suggest to diminish the cough during the night?
A client with multiple myeloma is complaining of severe pain when the nurse comes in to give a bath and change position. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?
The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. Which nursing intervention is most helpful to decrease myocardial oxygen consumption?
The nurse is preparing a client for coronary artery bypass surgery. What vessel does the nurse know is most commonly used for grafting?
A client on antiretroviral drug therapy informs the nurse about sometimes forgetting to take the medication for a few days. What should the nurse inform the client can occur when the medications are not taken as prescribed?
A client with heart failure reports not having had a bowel movement in 2 days. Why would it be important for the nurse to obtain a prescription for a stool softener?
A client is taking a medication that has the side effect of depressing the hematopoietic system. What signs of leukopenia should the nurse monitor for while the client is taking this drug?
The client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal has a temperature of 100.6 °F, pulse of 112 beats/minute, and BP 180/102 mm Hg. What would the nurse anticipate doing first?
A client is taking the immunosuppressant medication, azathioprine (Imuran), for the treatment of Crohn's disease. What statement made by the client demonstrates an understanding of the side effects of this medication?
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