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120. A nurse is caring for a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The nurse anticipates progressive weakness leading to compromise of which body system?

A. Cardiac

B. Gastrointestinal

C. Respiratory ✓

D. Renal

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119. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing bladder dysfunction. The nurse should teach the patient about:

A. Indwelling catheterization only

B. Timed voiding and self-catheterization ✓

C. Limiting fluid intake

D. Increasing caffeine intake

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118. A nurse is teaching a patient with generalized seizures about safety. Which measure should be included?

A. Driving during aura

B. Swimming alone

C. Wearing a medical alert bracelet ✓

D. Avoiding anticonvulsant medications

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117. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is exhibiting decerebrate posturing. The nurse recognizes this as a sign of:

A. Mild brain injury

B. Brainstem dysfunction ✓

C. Spinal cord injury

D. Peripheral nerve damage

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116. A nurse is caring for a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke. The nurse should prioritize:

A. Administering thrombolytics

B. Strict blood pressure control ✓

C. Encouraging early ambulation

D. Increasing fluid intake

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115. A patient with an adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) is experiencing stress. The nurse understands that the patient will require an increased dose of:

A. Insulin

B. Thyroid hormone

C. Glucocorticoids ✓

D. Antidiuretic hormone

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114. A nurse is caring for a patient in thyroid storm. The nurse should monitor for:

A. Bradycardia and hypothermia

B. Severe hypertension and tachycardia ✓

C. Hypoglycemia

D. Constipation

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113. A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the patient to take the medication:

A. With food to prevent gastric upset

B. At bedtime

C. On an empty stomach in the morning ✓

D. When symptoms recur

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112. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The nurse anticipates:

A. Kussmaul respirations

B. Profound dehydration and hyperglycemia ✓

C. Ketoacidosis

D. Bradycardia

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111. A patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is prescribed metformin. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

A. Hypoglycemia

B. Lactic acidosis ✓

C. Weight gain

D. Diarrhea

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110. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute cholecystitis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

A. Left upper quadrant pain radiating to the back

B. Right upper quadrant pain radiating to the right shoulder ✓

C. Epigastric pain relieved by food

D. Periumbilical pain

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109. A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is prescribed lactulose. The nurse knows this medication works by:

A. Increasing gut motility

B. Decreasing ammonia production and absorption ✓

C. Increasing protein absorption

D. Promoting liver regeneration

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108. A patient with a new ileostomy is being discharged. The nurse should instruct the patient that the stool from an ileostomy will be:

A. Formed and regular

B. Semisolid with occasional gas

C. Liquid to semiliquid and continuous ✓

D. Hard and constipated

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107. A nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of diverticulitis. Which food should be avoided during this acute phase?

A. Clear liquids

B. Cooked vegetables

C. Nuts and seeds ✓

D. White rice

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106. A patient is admitted with a suspected pneumothorax. The nurse should assess for which classic sign?

A. Bilateral crackles

B. Diminished or absent breath sounds on the affected side ✓

C. Productive cough

D. Bradypnea

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105. A patient with cystic fibrosis is experiencing thick, tenacious secretions. The nurse should prioritize:

A. Administering bronchodilators only

B. Performing chest physiotherapy (CPT) ✓

C. Limiting fluid intake

D. Encouraging high-fat diet

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104. A nurse is teaching a patient about the proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for asthma. The most important step after inhaling the medication is to:

A. Exhale forcefully

B. Hold breath for 5-10 seconds ✓

C. Rinse mouth immediately

D. Take another puff quickly

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103. A patient with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse about transmission. The nurse explains that TB is primarily spread by:

A. Direct contact with skin lesions

B. Contaminated food and water

C. Airborne droplets ✓

D. Blood transfusions

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102. A nurse is caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation. To prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), the nurse should implement:

A. Frequent suctioning only

B. Daily oral care with chlorhexidine ✓

C. Keeping the head of the bed flat

D. Continuous sedation

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120. A nurse is caring for a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The nurse anticipates progressive weakness leading to compromise of which body system?

119. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing bladder dysfunction. The nurse should teach the patient about:

118. A nurse is teaching a patient with generalized seizures about safety. Which measure should be included?

117. A patient with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is exhibiting decerebrate posturing. The nurse recognizes this as a sign of:

116. A nurse is caring for a patient with a hemorrhagic stroke. The nurse should prioritize:

115. A patient with an adrenal insufficiency (Addison’s disease) is experiencing stress. The nurse understands that the patient will require an increased dose of:

114. A nurse is caring for a patient in thyroid storm. The nurse should monitor for:

113. A patient with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the patient to take the medication:

112. A nurse is caring for a patient with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). The nurse anticipates:

111. A patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is prescribed metformin. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for which adverse effect?

110. A nurse is caring for a patient with acute cholecystitis. Which assessment finding would the nurse expect?

109. A patient with hepatic encephalopathy is prescribed lactulose. The nurse knows this medication works by:

108. A patient with a new ileostomy is being discharged. The nurse should instruct the patient that the stool from an ileostomy will be:

107. A nurse is caring for a patient with an exacerbation of diverticulitis. Which food should be avoided during this acute phase?

106. A patient is admitted with a suspected pneumothorax. The nurse should assess for which classic sign?

105. A patient with cystic fibrosis is experiencing thick, tenacious secretions. The nurse should prioritize:

104. A nurse is teaching a patient about the proper use of a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for asthma. The most important step after inhaling the medication is to:

103. A patient with a new diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) asks the nurse about transmission. The nurse explains that TB is primarily spread by:

102. A nurse is caring for a patient on mechanical ventilation. To prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), the nurse should implement:

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