ADULT HEALTH 1 FINAL EXAM(QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

A 61-year-old female is admitted with a total serum calcium level of 13.3. The nurse will anticipate the need to teach the patient about testing what blood levels? - Parathyroid hormone A 72-yr-old patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is admitted with acute urinary retention and elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine levels. What action should the nurse take? - Insert a urinary catheter A nurse has taught a client with allergic rhinitis about managing symptoms. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate to the nurse that teaching was effective? - "I will have carpets removed from the bedroom." A nurse has taught a client with newly diagnosed hypertension about the DASH diet. Which of the following food choices by the client would indicate to the nurse that more teaching is required? - Hamburger and salad A nurse is assessing a client for fluid status and notices that the client's skin stays wrinkled for 3-4 seconds after pinching. What action should the nurse take? - Document the finding as normal A nurse is assessing a newly admitted client for risk of hyperphosphatemia. The nurse should ask the client about what when obtaining a medical history? - Thyroid surgery A nurse is assessing the abdomen of a client and notes fragile skin and purple/blue striae across the abdomen. The nurse recognizes that this is a manifestation of what? - Cushing's A nurse is caring for a client with diabetic ketoacidosis who has a prescription for IV infusion of insulin. Which of the following insulins should the nurse anticipate administering to the patient? - Regular insulin