Nursing Care for Patients with Psychiatric and Medical Conditions
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What is a recommended exercise for a patient with COPD?

  • Cycling
  • Walking (correct)
  • Jumping
  • Weightlifting

    • What is the primary reason for initiating oxygen therapy in a patient with COPD?

  • To increase oxygen saturation (correct)
  • To improve respiratory rate
  • To reduce heart rate
  • To decrease blood pressure

    • What is an important health teaching for clients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus?

  • Take frequent rest periods to prevent fatigue
  • Avoid overexposure to the sun
  • Report fever to your healthcare provider immediately
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is a characteristic of stool in a patient with ulcerative colitis?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a trigger factor that can cause a seizure in a patient with generalized seizures?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an expected lab result in a patient with leukemia who has received chemotherapy?

    <p>Increased potassium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the priority nursing action for a patient who experiences a generalized tonic clonic seizure?

    <p>Keep the patient in a side-lying position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A patient with hepatic encephalopathy has a protein-restricted diet. What is the primary reason for this restriction?

    <p>To prevent confusion associated with liver failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a concerning assessment finding in a patient with cirrhosis?

    <p>Blood noted in vomitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which intervention is important to prevent lymphedema in a patient who has undergone a mastectomy?

    <p>Encouraging early arm exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level of 5.9% indicate in a patient with diabetes?

    <p>The patient has maintained good glycemic control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a indicator of impending hypoglycemia in a patient with diabetes?

    <p>A blood glucose level of 50</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What statement from a parent indicates learning has occurred when a child with leukemia is discharged?

    <p>Treat our child the same as her siblings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most therapeutic intervention for a patient with hallucinations?

    <p>Distract the patient's attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best initial communication approach for a nurse assessing a patient with delusional disorder with paranoia?

    <p>You seem to be having trouble trusting the staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of chlorpromazine?

    <p>Tardive dyskinesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal for a family with a high level of conflict?

    <p>Assisting the family in learning about differentiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a nurse prioritize when caring for a patient with severe neutropenia?

    <p>Inspecting skin and mucous membrane for signs of infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assessment finding is a priority for a patient with Cushing's disease?

    <p>Weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a priority assessment finding for a patient taking prednisone for inflammatory bowel disease?

    <p>Elevated body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic manifestation of cancer?

    <p>Unusual bleeding or discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended breast cancer screening for women aged 40 and older?

    <p>Annual mammogram until age 55</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of diabetes?

    <p>Macrovascular damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a complication of kidney disorders?

    <p>Hyponatremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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