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Jun 6, 2026

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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Jun 6, 2026

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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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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