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This response dismisses the client's concerns and does not address the underlying issue.

This response is appropriate, but it does not address the underlying issue of altered taste perception.

This response suggests a solution but does not address the underlying issue of altered taste perception.

Reinforcing the importance of daily weights is important, but in this case, the weight gain and generalized edema may indicate a worsening of the patient's condition, requiring immediate intervention.

Documenting the findings is important, but in this case, the weight gain and generalized edema may indicate a worsening of the patient's condition, requiring immediate intervention.

Ensuring the client has been taking their prescribed diuretic is important, but in this case, the weight gain and generalized edema may indicate a worsening of the patient's condition, requiring immediate intervention.

This statement does not align with the typical behavior of a person with anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa often have a distorted body image and may fear gaining weight, but they do not typically avoid eating because they do not like the taste of food.

This statement may be true for some people with anorexia nervosa, but it is not a defining characteristic of the disorder. People with anorexia nervosa often restrict their food intake to a much lower level than 2,000 calories per day.

This statement does not align with the typical behavior of a person with anorexia nervosa. People with anorexia nervosa often obsessively track their calorie intake and may keep meticulous records of what they eat.

Calcium levels are not directly related to the effectiveness of TPN. Calcium levels can be affected by a variety of factors and are not a specific marker for the effectiveness of TPN.

Hematocrit (Hct) measures the percentage of red blood cells in the blood. It is not directly related to the effectiveness of TPN.

White blood cell count (WBC) is a marker of immune function and is not directly related to the effectiveness of TPN.

Using a dosimeter to measure radiation levels may be necessary in certain situations, but it is not the first step in determining what type of PPE to use.

This is the most appropriate action. It is important to assess the situation and gather information before determining what type of PPE is needed.

Decontaminating victims before intervening is not the nurse's responsibility. The focus should be on protecting oneself and providing care to those who need it.

Reviewing the client's medications requires a higher level of education and training than most assistive personnel have.

Notifying the case manager of the client's wishes for community resources requires a higher level of education and training than most assistive personnel have.

Assessing the client's wound requires a higher level of education and training than most assistive personnel have.

The foot is not a typical site for obtaining a blood specimen by venipuncture.

This arm is not ideal for venipuncture because the client is receiving IV fluids through an IV catheter in the basilic vein of the right forearm.

The right forearm is not ideal for venipuncture because the client is receiving IV fluids through an IV catheter in the basilic vein of the right forearm.

While parental influence can play a role in substance use disorders, there is no information in the scenario to support this as a potential underlying reason for the client's opioid use.

There is no mention of hallucinations in the client's history, and using opioids to perform better at work is not a typical reason for opioid use disorder.

While opioids can induce drowsiness and promote sleep, this is not typically a primary reason for developing an opioid use disorder in individuals with chronic pain conditions.

Providing childcare funding would not directly address the needs of elderly people with health issues who have trouble getting around.

While teaching about the dangers of lead-based paint is important, it does not directly address the needs of elderly people with health issues who have trouble getting around.

While partnering with a nonprofit organization for the local farmers' market to sell fresh produce twice a week is beneficial, it does not directly address the needs of elderly people with health issues who have trouble getting around.

A WBC count of 5,000/mm3 is within the normal range (4,000-11,000/mm3) and is not a priority value to monitor in a client with HIV.

A platelet count of 150,000/mm3 is within the normal range (150,000-400,000/mm3) and is not a priority value to monitor in a client with HIV.

A positive Western blot test confirms the diagnosis of HIV, but it does not provide information about the severity of the client's condition or their immune system function.

Rubbing hands and arms to dry is not a step in the hand hygiene process. After washing, the hands should be dried thoroughly with a clean towel or air dryer.

Adjusting the water temperature to feel hot is not necessary for effective hand hygiene. The water should be warm, but not hot, to avoid skin damage.

Holding the hands higher than the elbows is not a step in the hand hygiene process.

While the client may experience depression as a result of their situation, this does not specifically relate to their addiction to internet gaming and gambling.

This statement may be true, but it does not specifically relate to the client's addiction to internet gaming and gambling.

Filing for bankruptcy due to debts and job loss is a consequence of the client's addiction, but it does not specifically relate to their addiction to internet gaming and gambling.

Secondary prevention focuses on early detection and intervention to prevent further harm or complications. Tube feeding for a special needs student is not aimed at preventing the initial onset of a condition or injury.

Quaternary prevention focuses on avoiding unnecessary medical interventions and reducing the risk of over-medicalization. Tube feeding for a special needs student is a necessary medical intervention.

Primary prevention focuses on preventing the initial onset of a condition or injury. Tube feeding for a special needs student is not aimed at preventing the initial onset of their inability to eat orally.

This statement suggests a delusion or hallucination, which are common symptoms of some mental disorders, but it does not specifically suggest an inability to process new information.

This statement suggests paranoia, which is a common symptom of some mental disorders, but it does not specifically suggest an inability to process new information.

This statement suggests a persistent negative mood, which is a symptom of some mental disorders, but it does not specifically suggest an inability to process new information.

Medical insurance availability for substance use disorder treatment may affect an individual's ability to access treatment, but it does not directly increase the potential for addiction.

While cognitive deficits may contribute to addiction, they are not necessarily a factor that increases the potential for addiction.

The age at which an individual begins using substances may affect their risk of addiction, but it is not necessarily a factor that increases the potential for addiction.

Aphasia, or difficulty with language comprehension and expression, is more commonly associated with left hemisphere strokes.

Right hemiparesis, or weakness on the right side of the body, is a possible manifestation of left hemisphere stroke, not right hemisphere stroke.

Difficulty reading is more commonly associated with left hemisphere strokes, which affect language centers involved in reading.

Fentanyl, an opioid, typically causes pupillary constriction, not dilation. This is known as miosis.

Fentanyl is more likely to cause hypotension (low blood pressure) rather than hypertension (high blood pressure).

Fentanyl can cause respiratory depression, leading to hypoventilation and possibly bradypnea or apnea, but tachypnea (rapid breathing) is less likely to occur as a direct effect of fentanyl toxicity.

Diuretic use can increase the risk of kidney stone formation by increasing the concentration of certain substances in the urine that can lead to stone formation.

A body mass index (BMI) less than 25 is not typically considered a risk factor for urolithiasis. Obesity, however, can be a risk factor for certain types of kidney stones.

Hypocalcemia (low calcium levels) can increase the risk of certain types of kidney stones, particularly those composed of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate. However, hypocalcemia is not a common risk factor for urolithiasis.

This aligns with the Health Belief Model, which emphasizes the importance of social influences and support in health-related decision-making.

This is a valid point, but it does not directly relate to the Health Belief Model.

This is a policy-based approach and does not directly relate to the Health Belief Model.

Schizophrenia is typically diagnosed in late adolescence or early adulthood, not after 40 years of age.

Co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are common in individuals with schizophrenia.

While individuals with schizophrenia may have a reduced life expectancy, it is not typically as low as 50.2 years of age.