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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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149. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus reports feeling shaky, sweaty, and confused. The nurse suspects:

A. Hyperglycemia

B. Hypoglycemia ✓

C. DKA

D. HHS

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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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144. A nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock. The patient’s central venous pressure (CVP) is low. The nurse anticipates administering:

A. Vasopressors

B. Insulin

C. Fluid bolus ✓

D. Diuretics

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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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Practice Questions

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

145. A patient with uncontrolled hypertension is at highest risk for developing:

146. A nurse is assessing a patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The nurse should check for:

147. A patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis should be taught to limit intake of:

148. A nurse is teaching a patient with chronic bronchitis about symptom management. The nurse should emphasize:

149. A patient with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus reports feeling shaky, sweaty, and confused. The nurse suspects:

136. A nurse is caring for a patient with Cushing’s syndrome. The nurse should prioritize monitoring for:

137. A patient with hypothyroidism is experiencing myxedema coma. The nurse should anticipate which immediate intervention?

138. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about potential triggers for seizures. Which should be included?

139. A patient with a cervical spinal cord injury is at risk for respiratory compromise due to paralysis of the:

140. A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoporosis. The nurse should encourage which type of exercise?

141. A patient is receiving chemotherapy and reports severe nausea. The nurse anticipates administering an:

142. A nurse is caring for a patient with third-degree burns. Which assessment finding indicates a potential complication during the acute phase?

143. A patient with HIV/AIDS is experiencing persistent diarrhea. The nurse should advise the patient to:

144. A nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock. The patient’s central venous pressure (CVP) is low. The nurse anticipates administering:

129. A nurse is caring for a patient with AIDS who has Kaposi’s sarcoma lesions. The nurse should prioritize interventions related to:

130. A patient with sepsis is receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. The nurse should also monitor for which complication related to antibiotic therapy?

131. A patient with valvular heart disease reports increasing fatigue and shortness of breath. The nurse identifies these as early signs of:

132. A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The nurse should avoid:

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