1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy
products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the n
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1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will drink plenty of dairy
products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best follow-up action by the nurse?
Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream
2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last visit returns to the
clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 158/106 and he admits that he has not been
taking the prescribed medication because the drugs make him “feel bad”. In explaining the need for
hypertension control, the nurse should stress that an elevated BP places the client at risk for which
pathophysiological condition?
Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
3. The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) positioning a newly admitted client who has a
seizure disorder. The client is supine and the UAP is placing soft pillows along the side rails. What action should
the nurse implement?
Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the side rails instead of pillows.
4. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the past 12 days. Which
assessment finding requires immediate follow-up?
Describes life without purpose
5. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an abdominal mass
and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear results are negative. What
information should the nurse include in the client’s teaching plan?
Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
6. A client who recently underwear a tracheostomy is being prepared for discharge to home. Which instructions is
most important for the nurse to include in the discharge plan?
Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
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