Nursing Elites

1. The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client with osteoarthritis. What is the goal of medication therapy?

• A. Eradicate the disease
• B. Reduce pain and inflammation
• C. Turn on the immune system
• D. Manage weight loss

Correct answer: B

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2. A client with systemic sclerosis has been in bed for 2 weeks due to fatigue and abdominal pain. Today, the client came into the clinic complaining of her leg being hot, red and painful. What does the nurse suspect?

• A. Amputation
• B. Deep vein thrombosis
• C. Internal bleeding
• D. Kidney failure

Correct answer: B

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3. A wound has a blood-tinged liquid that is dripping from the surgical site. How does the nurse document this finding?

• A. Creamy pus
• B. Serous
• C. Serosanguineous
• D. Purulent exudate

Correct answer: C

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4. Which test is used in the diagnosis of osteoporosis?

• A. Phalen's maneuver
• B. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
• C. Proprioception
• D. Blood culture

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan, which is commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis by measuring bone mineral density. Phalen's maneuver (choice A) is a test used to assess for carpal tunnel syndrome and is not related to osteoporosis. Proprioception (choice C) refers to the sense of body position and is not a diagnostic test for osteoporosis. Blood culture (choice D) is used to detect infections caused by bacteria in the bloodstream and is not relevant to the diagnosis of osteoporosis.

5. A nurse is teaching a client how to follow a low-purine diet as prescribed by the provider for the management of gout. What statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of the teaching?

• A. "I should choose red meat instead of poultry."?
• B. "I should avoid eating liver and other organ meats."?
• C. I can drink only white wine."?
• D. "I will need to limit the number of fruit servings each day."?

Correct answer: B

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