Nursing Elites

1. Which client is at highest risk of compromised immunity?

• A. A client who just had surgery
• B. A client who just delivered a baby
• C. A client with extreme anxiety
• D. A client who is awaiting surgery

Correct answer: A

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2. A client is post-operative day 1 and reports a sudden increase in blood-tinged liquid draining from his incision after feeling a popping sensation. What is the nurse's next action?

• A. Send the client back to surgery
• B. Assess the wound for signs of dehiscence
• C. Call the provider immediately
• D. Prepare to culture the wound

Correct answer: B

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3. A nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A. "I should choose red meat instead of poultry."?
• B. "I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats."?
• C. I can drink only white wine."?
• D. "I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day."?

Correct answer: B

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4. What lifestyle habits positively affect skin integrity?

• A. Regular exercise
• B. Tattoos
• C. Smoking
• D. Tanning

Correct answer: A

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5. What nursing intervention is best to improve communication with a hearingimpaired client?

• A. Talk in a regular voice in the good ear
• B. Talk loudly in the impaired ear
• C. Write down the message
• D. Speak slowly and clearly while facing the client

Correct answer: D

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