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A postoperative abdominal surgery patient has been receiving intermittent positive-pressure breathing therapy four times daily. Over the past several days, her inspiratory capacity has progressively decreased and she reports increasing shortness of breath. A chest radiograph shows a left lower lobe opacity with a concave upper border. Which condition is most likely present?

The nurse is caring for a client with poor appetite, low energy, and difficulty completing ADLs due to depression. Which intervention is most appropriate?

Which instructions should the nurse include when educating a client taking lithium? (Select all that apply.)

Air pollutants produced from the burning of fossil fuels include all of the following EXCEPT: 

The nurse is caring for a client with late-stage Alzheimer’s who is no longer able to swallow safely. Which intervention is most appropriate?

The nurse is caring for a child who refuses to attend school, complains of frequent stomachaches, and becomes distressed when away from their parent. These symptoms most likely indicate:

A parent asks how to best support their child diagnosed with ASD. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A client with Somatic Symptom Disorder repeatedly seeks emergency care for chest pain despite normal diagnostic results. What is the nurse’s priority action?

During a severe anxiety attack, which nursing intervention is the priority?

How did this exam compare to the midterm?   Was the study guide helpful?    Any recommended changes on assignments or ITN?     Have a great winter break!   Dr. Mike