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Adult health nursing -II

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150. A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a patient with a new colostomy. The nurse should emphasize the importance of:

A. Eating a high-fiber diet immediately
B. Changing the appliance daily
C. Emptying the pouch when it is 1/3 to 1/2 full
D. Irrigating the stoma every day
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145. A patient with uncontrolled hypertension is at highest risk for developing:

A. Diabetes insipidus
B. Renal failure
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Anemia
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146. A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The nurse should check for:

A. Warmth, redness, and swelling in one extremity
B. Bilateral cold and pale extremities
C. Absent peripheral pulses
D. Bradycardia
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147. A patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis should be taught to limit intake of:

A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Potassium and phosphorus
D. Sodium and water
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148. A nurse is teaching a patient with chronic bronchitis about symptom management. The nurse should emphasize:

A. Avoiding humidifiers
B. Coughing forcefully
C. Hydration and airway clearance techniques
D. Limiting physical activity
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136. A nurse is caring for a patient with Cushing’s syndrome. The nurse should prioritize monitoring for:

A. Hypoglycemia and hypokalemia
B. Hyperglycemia and hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia and hypercalcemia
D. Hypokalemia and hyponatremia
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137. A patient with hypothyroidism is experiencing myxedema coma. The nurse should anticipate which immediate intervention?

A. Rapid warming measures
B. IV thyroid hormone replacement
C. Oral levothyroxine
D. Administering sedatives
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138. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about potential triggers for seizures. Which should be included?

A. Adequate sleep
B. Stress
C. Regular medication use
D. Balanced diet
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139. A patient with a cervical spinal cord injury is at risk for respiratory compromise due to paralysis of the:

A. Diaphragm
B. Intercostal muscles
C. Abdominal muscles
D. Accessory muscles
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140. A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoporosis. The nurse should encourage which type of exercise?

A. Swimming
B. Cycling
C. Weight-bearing exercises (e.g., walking)
D. Yoga only
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141. A patient is receiving chemotherapy and reports severe nausea. The nurse anticipates administering an:

A. Antipyretic
B. Antihistamine
C. Antiemetic
D. Analgesic
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142. A nurse is caring for a patient with third-degree burns. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication during the acute phase?

A. Pink, moist wound bed
B. Absence of pain in the burned area
C. Presence of sensation in the burned area
D. Blister formation
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143. A patient with HIV/AIDS is experiencing persistent diarrhea. The nurse should advise the patient to:

A. Increase fiber intake
B. Limit fluid intake
C. Eat small, frequent meals low in fat and lactose
D. Consume dairy products
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129. A nurse is caring for a patient with AIDS who has Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions. The nurse should prioritize interventions related to:

A. Body image and skin integrity
B. Pain management only
C. Nutritional status
D. Respiratory function
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130. A patient with sepsis is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. The nurse should also monitor for which complication related to antibiotic therapy?

A. Hypertension
B. Superinfection (e.g., C. difficile)
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Increased WBC count
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131. A patient with valvular heart disease reports increasing fatigue and shortness of breath. The nurse identifies these as early signs of:

A. Myocardial infarction
B. Heart failure
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Hypertension
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132. A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The nurse should avoid:

A. Palpating the abdomen vigorously
B. Auscultating for a bruit
C. Assessing peripheral pulses
D. Monitoring blood pressure
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