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82. A patient with a malignant tumor develops tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

A. Hypokalemia

B. Hypophosphatemia

C. Hypercalcemia

D. Hyperkalemia and hyperphosphatemia ✓

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81. A nurse is preparing a patient for radiation therapy for lung cancer. The nurse should inform the patient that a common side effect is:

A. Weight gain

B. Hair loss all over the body

C. Fatigue ✓

D. Increased appetite

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80. A patient with osteoporosis is receiving teaching about diet. The nurse should recommend increasing intake of:

A. Phosphorus

B. Sodium

C. Calcium and Vitamin D ✓

D. Iron

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79. A patient with a newly diagnosed fracture is at risk for compartment syndrome. The nurse should monitor for which classic symptom?

A. Pallor

B. Pain out of proportion to injury ✓

C. Pulselessness

D. Warmth

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78. A nurse is teaching a patient with osteoarthritis about pain management. The nurse should recommend:

A. High-impact exercise

B. Applying cold packs to stiff joints

C. Weight-bearing exercises

D. Low-impact aerobic exercise and rest as needed ✓

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77. A patient with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa/carbidopa. The nurse should instruct the patient that this medication helps to:

A. Cure the disease

B. Increase dopamine levels in the brain ✓

C. Reduce tremors only

D. Enhance acetylcholine production

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76. A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient is experiencing diplopia. The nurse should:

A. Encourage reading in dim light

B. Suggest wearing an eye patch for part of the day ✓

C. Administer pain medication

D. Apply warm compresses to the eyes

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75. A patient with Alzheimer’s disease exhibits sundowning. The nurse should:

A. Restrain the patient at night

B. Provide a stimulating environment in the evening

C. Maintain a consistent routine and lighting in the evening ✓

D. Administer sedatives as needed

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74. A patient with generalized tonic-clonic seizures is experiencing a seizure. The nurse’s priority action is to:

A. Restrain the patient's extremities

B. Insert an oral airway

C. Protect the patient from injury ✓

D. Leave the patient alone to avoid disturbing them

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73. A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient suspected of having a stroke. The nurse assesses for unilateral weakness, which is known as:

A. Ataxia

B. Dysphagia

C. Hemiparesis ✓

D. Paresthesia

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72. A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reports urinary hesitancy and a weak stream. The nurse anticipates which diagnostic test?

A. Colonoscopy

B. Cystoscopy

C. Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ✓

D. Blood glucose

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71. A nurse is teaching a patient with a newly diagnosed kidney stone (renal calculus). The nurse should emphasize increasing fluid intake to:

A. Reduce urine pH

B. Promote stone passage ✓

C. Increase urine concentration

D. Prevent bladder infections

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70. A patient on peritoneal dialysis reports cloudy dialysate return. The nurse suspects:

A. Dehydration

B. Constipation

C. Peritonitis ✓

D. Hypokalemia

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69. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) reports pruritus. The nurse attributes this to:

A. Hypocalcemia

B. Uremic frost

C. Accumulation of nitrogenous waste products ✓

D. Peripheral neuropathy

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68. A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should encourage which activity initially?

A. Ambulation in the hallway

B. Bed rest with commode use ✓

C. Full range of motion exercises

D. Cycling on a stationary bike

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67. A patient with heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. The nurse should monitor for which common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

A. Bradycardia

B. Dry, persistent cough ✓

C. Hyperglycemia

D. Constipation

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66. A patient with stable angina reports chest pain. After administering sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse should reassess the patient’s:

A. Blood pressure ✓

B. Temperature

C. Urine output

D. Bowel sounds

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65. A patient is admitted with sepsis. The nurse anticipates which initial action?

A. Administering oral antibiotics

B. Obtaining blood cultures before antibiotics ✓

C. Administering antipyretics

D. Waiting for definitive diagnosis

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64. A nurse is teaching an HIV-positive patient about preventing the spread of the virus. Which statement indicates understanding?

A. "I should share needles with trusted friends."

B. "I will always use condoms during sexual activity." ✓

C. "It's safe to donate blood since I'm on medication."

D. "My medication cures the virus completely."

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82. A patient with a malignant tumor develops tumor lysis syndrome (TLS). The nurse should monitor for which electrolyte imbalance?

81. A nurse is preparing a patient for radiation therapy for lung cancer. The nurse should inform the patient that a common side effect is:

80. A patient with osteoporosis is receiving teaching about diet. The nurse should recommend increasing intake of:

79. A patient with a newly diagnosed fracture is at risk for compartment syndrome. The nurse should monitor for which classic symptom?

78. A nurse is teaching a patient with osteoarthritis about pain management. The nurse should recommend:

77. A patient with Parkinson’s disease is prescribed levodopa/carbidopa. The nurse should instruct the patient that this medication helps to:

76. A nurse is caring for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS). The patient is experiencing diplopia. The nurse should:

75. A patient with Alzheimer’s disease exhibits sundowning. The nurse should:

74. A patient with generalized tonic-clonic seizures is experiencing a seizure. The nurse’s priority action is to:

73. A nurse is performing a neurological assessment on a patient suspected of having a stroke. The nurse assesses for unilateral weakness, which is known as:

72. A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) reports urinary hesitancy and a weak stream. The nurse anticipates which diagnostic test?

71. A nurse is teaching a patient with a newly diagnosed kidney stone (renal calculus). The nurse should emphasize increasing fluid intake to:

70. A patient on peritoneal dialysis reports cloudy dialysate return. The nurse suspects:

69. A patient with chronic kidney disease (CKD) reports pruritus. The nurse attributes this to:

68. A nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a myocardial infarction (MI). The nurse should encourage which activity initially?

67. A patient with heart failure is prescribed lisinopril. The nurse should monitor for which common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

66. A patient with stable angina reports chest pain. After administering sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse should reassess the patient’s:

65. A patient is admitted with sepsis. The nurse anticipates which initial action?

64. A nurse is teaching an HIV-positive patient about preventing the spread of the virus. Which statement indicates understanding?

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