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Multi Dimensional Care | Exam | Rasmusson

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?

Correct answer: C

Rationale:

2. A client has a new arm cast. What is incorrect teaching by the nurse?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Sudden increase in drainage is not expected and should be reported as it may indicate an infection or other complication.

3. What is an infectious disease that can be transmitted directly from one person to another?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

4. A client who had an elective below-the-knee amputation reports pain in the foot that was amputated. What is the best response by the nurse?

Correct answer: D

Rationale: The correct response is to assess the pain intensity by asking the client to rate their pain on a scale of 0-10. This helps the nurse to effectively manage the client's pain. Choice A is incorrect as it dismisses the client's pain without proper assessment. Choice B is incorrect as it assumes the pain is phantom limb pain without assessing the client's current condition. Choice C is incorrect as it invalidates the client's pain experience and does not address the issue at hand.

5. Which client is at highest risk of compromised immunity?

Correct answer: A

Rationale:

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