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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new diagnosis of COPD. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I should practice pursed-lip breathing exercises.
Pursed-lip breathing exercises help to reduce dyspnea and improve oxygenation in clients who have COPD.
B. I will consume low-protein, low-calorie foods.
C. I will increase my fluid intake to 1,700 milliliters per day.
D. I should do aerobic exercises once per day.
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Full Explanation
The correct answer is A. Pursed-lip breathing exercises help to reduce dyspnea and improve oxygenation in clients who have COPD.
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home infection prevention with a client who is HIV positive. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I will disinfect contaminated hard surfaces with a mixture of one part peroxide to 10 parts water.
B. I will place used sharp items in an empty cereal box for disposal.
C. I will put soiled dressings in a tied plastic bag before placing them in the trash.
Putting soiled dressings in a tied plastic bag before placing them in the trash reduces the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens for anyone who handles the trash.
D. I will use animal-skin condoms when having sex.
Full Explanation
The correct answer is C. Putting soiled dressings in a tied plastic bag before placing them in the trash reduces the risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens for anyone who handles the trash.
A nurse is caring for a client who has dementia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A. Pressured speech
B. Catatonia
C. Memory loss that disrupts ADLS
Memory loss that disrupts activities of daily living (ADLs) is a common manifestation of dementia, which is a progressive decline in cognitive function. Pressured speech, catatonia, and illusions are more likely to be seen in clients who have psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
D. Illusions
Full Explanation
The correct answer is C. Memory loss that disrupts activities of daily living (ADLs) is a common manifestation of dementia, which is a progressive decline in cognitive function. Pressured speech, catatonia, and illusions are more likely to be seen in clients who have psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a new parent about bathing her newborn. Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
A. "Ensure the bath water is at least 96 degrees Fahrenheit."
B. "Perform sponge baths until the baby's umbilical cord falls off."
Performing sponge baths until the baby's umbilical cord falls off is a recommended practice to prevent infection and promote healing of the cord stump. The bath water should be warm but not hot, around 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Talcum powder can irritate the baby's skin and lungs and should be avoided. Alkaline soap can dry out the baby's skin and should be replaced with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser.
C. "Apply talcum powder daily after bathing in order to prevent diaper rash."
D. "Use an alkaline soap to bathe the baby."
Full Explanation
The correct answer is B. Performing sponge baths until the baby's umbilical cord falls off is a recommended practice to prevent infection and promote healing of the cord stump. The bath water should be warm but not hot, around 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Talcum powder can irritate the baby's skin and lungs and should be avoided. Alkaline soap can dry out the baby's skin and should be replaced with a mild, pH-balanced cleanser.