83. When assessing a client with an ionized calcium level of 17 mg/dL,

Question Answered step-by-step 83. When assessing a client with an ionized calcium level of 17 mg/dL,which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?a. Determine apical pulse rate and rhythm b. Observe color and amount of urinec. Compare muscle strength bilaterally d. Assess strength of deep tendon reflexes  92. The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who underwent a pneumonectomy. The client wants to resume social activities with family. How should the nurse respond?a. Recommend the use of a face mask during family eventsb. Explain the need to avoid persons with respiratory infectionsc. Encourage family gatherings to reduce feeling of isolationd. Reinforce the need to avoid social contact for several weeks 93. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who reports chest pain on exertion and who is newly diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Which outcome should the nurse include in the plan of care for this client?a. The nurse will encourage the client to walk thirty minutes every dayb. The client daily blood pressure will be less than 140/80 mmHg this monthc. The client blood pressure readings will be less than 160/90 mmHgd. The client will monitor blood glucose and blood pressure after each meal 103. A client arrives at the clinic experiencing shortness of breath with a possible right spontaneous pneumothorax. Which lung sounds should the nurse expect to auscultate?a. Diminish to absent breath sounds from the apex to the base of right lung fieldsb. High pitched wheezing with a musical quality on inspiration and expirationc. Adventitious popping sounds or crackles that occur on inspiration or expirationd. High-pitched harsh crowing sound or stridor heard during inspiration  104. A client newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus suddenly becomes confused and weak. Which intervention should the nurse implement? SATAa. Administer a PRN dose of regular insulinb. Obtain blood pressure and pulsec. Check the client current fingerstick blood glucosed. Give the client 4 ounces of orange juicee. Provide the client with ½ cup diet carbonated soda 107. In caring for a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the nurse notes that the client serum phosphate level is elevated, with a converse decrease in serum calcium. Which nursing care goal is a priority, based on these laboratory findings?a. Prevent injuryb. Prevent infectionc. Protect skin integrityd. Manage fluid volume  111. The nurse is discussing a mitigation at a disaster preparedness committee meeting. Which activity should the nurse suggest to enhance mitigation?a. Design requirements for an Incident Command Centerb. Participate as an active member of the local American Red Crossc. Provide a community disaster preparedness meetingd. Discuss some way to ensure safety in the home during a disaster 116. An older client with a history of pernicious anemia has developed ataxia and paresthesia. In planning care, which nursing intervention has the highest priority?a. Provide assistance with ambulationb. keep the head of the bed elevatedc. Instruct about healthy diet choicesd. Offer a PRN sleep aid at night  Health Science Science Nursing NUR 502 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)