Nursing Elites

1. What nursing intervention is appropriate for a client with systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)?

• A. Intense cold therapy to the extremities
• B. Encourage ultraviolet (UV) light exposure
• C. Administer topical hydrocortisone
• D. Administer antibiotics

Correct answer: C

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2. What lifestyle habits positively affect skin integrity?

• A. Regular exercise
• B. Tattoos
• C. Smoking
• D. Tanning

Correct answer: A

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3. A nurse is teaching a newly hired group of unlicensed assistive personnel about infection-control measures on the unit. What is the most effective way to prevent the spread of pathogens during client care?

• A. Properly dispose of contaminated equipment
• B. Perform hand hygiene
• C. Discard used syringes into appropriate containers
• D. Change soiled linens

Correct answer: B

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4. A nurse is caring for a client who has acute osteomyelitis. Which of the following interventions is the nurse's priority?

• A. Administer antibiotics to the client
• B. Increase the client's protein intake
• C. Teach relaxation breathing to reduce the client's pain
• D. Provide the client with anti-pyretic therapy

Correct answer: A

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5. The client with systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma) is experiencing Raynaud's phenomenon. What assessment finding does the nurse anticipate?

• A. Excessive heartburn
• B. Cyanosis of the lips
• C. Excess wrinkled skin
• D. Cold and purple nailbeds

Correct answer: D

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