Practice Questions

59. A patient receiving chemotherapy develops neutropenia. The most important nursing intervention is to:

A. Encourage a high-fiber diet
B. Implement strict hand hygiene and protective isolation
C. Monitor for hyperglycemia
D. Promote strenuous exercise
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58. A nurse is preparing a patient for chemotherapy. The nurse anticipates which common side effect?

A. Hypertension
B. Weight gain
C. Nausea and vomiting
D. Hyperglycemia
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57. A patient underwent a total hip arthroplasty. To prevent dislocation, the nurse should instruct the patient to avoid:

A. Adducting the affected leg
B. Flexing the hip less than 90 degrees
C. Abducting the affected leg
D. Bearing weight on the affected leg
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56. A nurse is caring for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) experiencing joint pain and stiffness. The nurse should recommend:

A. Vigorous exercise
B. Rest during acute exacerbations
C. Applying heat to affected joints
D. Avoiding all physical activity
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55. A patient with osteomyelitis is receiving long-term antibiotic therapy. The nurse should instruct the patient to monitor for:

A. Increased appetite
B. Oral thrush or diarrhea
C. Weight gain
D. Improved mobility
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54. A nurse is providing care for a patient with an open fracture. The priority nursing intervention is to:

A. Apply a sterile dressing
B. Elevate the extremity
C. Administer pain medication
D. Assess neurovascular status distal to the injury
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51. A patient with multiple sclerosis (MS) is experiencing severe fatigue. The nurse should advise the patient to:

A. Exercise vigorously daily
B. Take hot baths to relax
C. Plan rest periods throughout the day
D. Avoid all physical activity
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50. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about medication management. The most important instruction is:

A. Adjust dose based on seizure activity.
B. Take medications only when feeling auras.
C. Take medications consistently, even if seizure-free.
D. Stop medications if side effects occur.
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49. A patient is recovering from an ischemic stroke with right-sided weakness and aphasia. The nurse prioritizes interventions to prevent:

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
C. Left-sided weakness
D. Respiratory alkalosis
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