a client has a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus hiv the client is distraught and does not know what to do what intervention by the nurse

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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. A client has a new diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus HIV. The client is distraught and does not know what to do. What intervention by the nurse is the best?

A. Offer to tell the family for the client
B. Call the hospital clergy to speak with the client
C. Assess the client's support system
D. Explain the legal requirements to tell sex partners

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A nurse is assessing a client with hallux valgus. What is another term for this assessment finding?

A. Thoracic deformity
B. A bunion
C. A corn
D. Metacarpal involvement

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Hallux valgus is commonly known as a bunion, which is a bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. A) Thoracic deformity is unrelated to hallux valgus. C) A corn is a thickened area of skin on the foot, not synonymous with hallux valgus. D) Metacarpal involvement refers to the hand, not the foot where hallux valgus occurs.

3. The nurse Is teaching the client how to administer eye drops. Which of these actions indicates the need for further client education?

A. The client sets the cap down in a manner that does not contaminate it.
B. The client drops the prescribed number of drops into the conjunctival sac
C. The client washes their hands before instilling the drops
D. The client ensures that they touch the administration dropper to the eye

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Touching the dropper to the eye contaminates it and can lead to infection.

4. What is one of the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome?

A. Paresthesia
B. Severe pain in the affected limb unrelieved by medication
C. Edema
D. Hypoxemia

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Hypoxemia is one of the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome. In fat embolism syndrome, fat globules enter the bloodstream and can obstruct blood flow in the lungs, leading to hypoxemia. Paresthesia, severe pain unrelieved by medication, and edema are not typically among the earliest signs of fat embolism syndrome.