NCLEX Preparation Course - Critical Thinking Exercises VI (Answers 11-20)

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11) B
- application of warm compress relieves joint pains in a client with sickle cell anemia. Warm compress also thins the blood. This prevent further accumulation of clumped RBC's in the joints. The management for sickle cell anemia HHOP - Hydration, Heat application, Oxygenation, Pain medication.


12) D
- the client with SLE experience joint pain. ROM exercises will help relieve the pain. Exposure to sunlight should be avoided by the client with SLE to prevent exacerbation of signs and symptoms.

13) D, E, F, G
- these are not included when giving information about hepatitis A.
Choices A, B, C are to be included when giving health teachings to a client with hepatitis A.

14) A, B, C, F
- thse are appropriate interventions for a patient with Addison's disease which is hyposecretion of the adrenal cortex hormones. Low secretion of glucocorticoid: hypoglycemia, low resistance to infection; low secretion of mineralocorticoid ( aldosterone): loss of sodium and water, hypotension, retention of potassium.

15) C
- assess the client first, before implementation

16) A
- the post CVA client requires services of different members of the health team during rehabilitation.

17) D
- herbal medicines believed to relieve menstrual cramps are Black Cohosh, Evening Primrose and Dong quai.

18) A
- after herniorrhaphy, straining at stool should be avoided to prevent weakening of the repair. Increasing fluid intake prevents constipation.

19) B
- aspiration causes airway obstruction that may lead to death. Therefore, this should be given highest priority. (ABC is priority).

20) A
- the nurse should take the BP on the other arm. Hypocalcemia is manifested by bilateral carpopedal spasm.


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