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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

1. What nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. The client with RA complains of intensely dry eyes. What does the nurse suspect?

Correct answer: B

Rationale:

3. The mother of a newborn baby is concerned that the baby will develop illnesses from being around people from outside of their family. What is the nurse's best response?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

4. What is the priority nursing diagnosis after surgery to repair a fracture?

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Risk for infection. After surgery to repair a fracture, the priority nursing diagnosis is to monitor for the risk of infection to promote proper healing. Infections can significantly delay the healing process and lead to further complications. Choices A, C, and D are not the priority immediately post-surgery. Disturbed body image, risk for impaired skin integrity, and acute pain may be concerns but are not the priority in the immediate post-operative period following fracture repair.

5. What may be a cause of conductive hearing loss?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Otitis media can cause conductive hearing loss by affecting the middle ear.

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