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Q13.  A patient with type 2 diabetes is scheduled for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast dye. The nurse reviews the orders and notices that the patient is receiving metformin. Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A nurse in a community clinic assesses a client who reports urinary frequency, burning with urination, and lower abdominal discomfort. The nurse reviews the client’s urinalysis results to determine whether the findings support a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI). Which urinalysis result would support the nurse’s suspicion?

An older adult client is brought to the clinic by family members who report that the client frequently asks others to repeat themselves and increases the television volume. The client states, “I hear just fine.” The nurse plans to perform an initial hearing assessment. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A nurse is providing an educational session for nursing students about strategies to interrupt the chain of infection in health care settings. The nurse discusses interventions that reduce transmission of microorganisms between clients and staff. Which nursing action is most effective in breaking a link in the chain of infection?

A nurse is caring for a client admitted with an acute inflammatory disorder. The nurse reviews the client’s laboratory results to determine which findings are most important to trend over time to evaluate the severity of inflammation and response to treatment. Which two laboratory results should the nurse prioritize?

A nurse is providing caregiver teaching to the spouse of a 69-year-old client with middle-stage Alzheimer’s disease. The spouse reports the client has recently become lost while driving, makes poor decisions at work, and becomes agitated and yells when she tries to explain things. Which communication strategies should the nurse recommend to help the spouse communicate more effectively with the client? Select all that apply.

A nurse assesses a client with an acute ankle sprain and notes localized redness and warmth at the injury site. The nurse recognizes these findings as classic manifestations of the inflammatory response. Which physiologic change in the inflammatory process is responsible for these findings?

During a home health visit, the nurse assesses an older adult client who reports decreased appetite and recent weight loss. The nurse is considering the nursing diagnosis Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements. Which assessment finding would NOT support this nursing diagnosis?

A nurse is providing teaching to the spouse of a 70-year-old client who was recently diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s disease after experiencing progressive short-term memory loss, difficulty performing calculations, and word-finding problems over the past year. Which statements made by the spouse indicate a need for further teaching about Alzheimer’s disease? Select all that apply.

A public health nurse is planning a community education program focused on nutritional strategies to reduce modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Which topics should the nurse include in the teaching? Select all that apply.