Nursing Elites

1. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for ibuprofen to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The nurse should teach the client to monitor for what adverse effect of this medication?

• A. Bleeding
• B. Insomnia
• C. Blurred vision
• D. Constipation

Correct answer: C

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2. What level of Maslow's Hierarchy of needs does shelter belong to?

• A. Love and belonging
• B. Physiological
• C. Safety and security
• D. Esteem

Correct answer: C

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3. The nurse educates a client about how to reduce their risk for osteoporosis. Which of these statements by the nurse is correct? (Select all that apply)

• A. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by avoiding vitamin D.
• B. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by reducing caffeine intake.
• C. You can decrease the risk of osteoporosis by decreasing alcohol intake.
• D. You can decrease your risk of osteoporosis by reducing protein intake.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and quitting smoking can help decrease the risk of osteoporosis.

4. The nurse is most concerned about which of these findings in a client with systemic lupus erythematous?

• A. The client reports chronic fatigue
• B. The client has a butterfly rash
• C. Blood pressure of 126/85 mm Hg
• D. Urine output of 20 mL/hour

Correct answer: D

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5. Which practice is recommended to prevent human immune deficiency virus (HIV) transmission by health care workers?

• A. Wearing a mask within three feet of the client
• B. Intentional
• C. Using standard precautions
• D. Proliferative

Correct answer: C

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