MED SURG PRACTICE A A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has mitral valve disease. Which of following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the disease process? A. "I sho... uld call my doctor if I get a headache." B. "I might develop gastric reflux." C. "I might develop excessive bruising." D. "I should call my doctor if my ankles swell." RAT: Swelling of the ankles can indicate heart failure. The client should report this finding to the provider. A provider might prescribe anticoagulants to prevent thrombus formation on the valve, which can cause excessive bruising for a client who has mitral valve disease. However, excessive bruising is not a direct result of the disease. A nurse is reinforcing teaching about joint protection with a client who has an acute exacerbation of rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Apply cold packs to the inflamed joints. B. Participate in high-impact exercise. C. Carry a hand purse rather than a shoulder bag. D. Sleep on a soft foam mattress. RAT: The nurse should instruct the client to use both warm and cold packs on inflamed joints to decrease pain. A nurse is collecting data from who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse anticipate? A. Blurred vision B. Insomnia C. Bradycardia D. Weight loss RAT: The nurse should identify that bradycardia is a manifestation of hypothyroidism that is caused by a decrease in the client's metabolic rate. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with an adolescent child regarding testicular self-examination. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. "I will perform the exam before I shower." B. "I will check my testicles every 6 months." C. "I understand that testicular cancer is typically painless." D. "I understand that pea-sized lumps are normal." RAT: Clients should report a lump that is not painful because testicular cancer is typically painless. Clients should perform a testicular self-examination after a warm shower. Clients should perform a testicular self-examination monthly. A nurse is contributing to the plan of care of a client who is at risk for osteoporosis. [Show More]
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