36.11: Review Questions
A young female client is discussing the various methods of contraception with the nurse. Which factor is most important for the nurse to consider in counseling the client?
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Client reports a history of migraine headaches.
A client in labor is receiving an oxytocin infusion. Which signs and symptoms are a priority for the nurse to assess further?
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Sudden onset of confusion and muscle cramps
A 68-year-old male client comes to the emergency department with chest pain. Before administering the ordered sublingual nitroglycerin, which question is most important for the nurse to ask the client?
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“Do you take any medications for erectile dysfunction?”
An 11-year-old client is undergoing hormone therapy with testosterone for hypogonadism. Which assessment is most important for the nurse to monitor?
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Results of radiographic images of the long bones every 6 months
The nurse is caring for a client in labor who will be receiving an MgSO 4 infusion for eclampsia. Which provider’s order is most important to implement?
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Continuous cardiac monitoring
A male high school student who plays on the football team has been referred to the school nurse. He reports feeling anxious and irritable, and his stomach bothers him most of the time. He tells the nurse, “I never had acne problems, but now it’s terrible. And my hair is falling out.” What question by the nurse would be most appropriate?
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“Are you taking anything to help you build up your muscle strength?”
A postmenopausal female is at high risk for developing osteoporosis. Her provider has prescribed alendronate. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching by the nurse?
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“I can go ahead and have a tooth that is bothering me pulled.”
A 45-year-old client with prostate cancer is undergoing treatment with bicalutamide. Which problem is a priority for the nurse to address?
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Risk for injury: impaired liver function
A postmenopausal client is taking a bisphosphonate medication. Which diagnostic testing for this client does the nurse expect to be a priority?
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Bone density
A client with a chronic illness is taking an anabolic steroid. Which condition indicates the drug is having a therapeutic effect?
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Increased hemoglobin