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The nurse is reinforcing instructions to a group of female clients about breast self-examination (BSE). When would the nurse instruct the pre-menopausal client to perform this examination?

One week after menstruation begins

The nurse is assisting with identifying clients in the community at risk for latex allergy. Which client population is most at risk for developing this type of allergy?

Individuals at risk for developing a latex allergy include health care workers; individuals with spina b

A client with type 1 diabetes mellitus is to begin an exercise program, and the nurse is reinforcing instructions to the client regarding the program. Which instruction would the nurse include?

Take a blood glucose test before exercising.

A mother is breast-feeding her newborn. The mother complains to the nurse that she is experiencing severe nipple soreness. The nurse would provide which suggestion to the client?

Position the newborn infant with the ear, shoulder, and hip in straight alignment and with the baby's stomach against the mother's.

The camp nurse prepares to instruct a group of children about Lyme disease. Which information would the nurse include in the instructions?

Lyme disease is caused by a tick carried by deer.

The nurse is assisting with the administration of immunizations at a health care clinic. The nurse would understand that immunization provides which protection?

Acquired immunity from disease

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking phenytoin for control of seizures. During data collection, the nurse notes that the client is taking birth control pills. Which information would the nurse provide to the client?

The potential for decreased effectiveness of the birth control pills exists while taking phenytoin.

A client is diagnosed with glaucoma. Which data gathered by the nurse indicate a risk factor associated with glaucoma?

Cardiovascular disease

The nurse notes that the primary health care provider (PHCP) has documented a diagnosis of presbycusis on the client's chart. Which explanation would the nurse give to the client to explain this condition?

A sensorineural hearing loss that occurs with aging

The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client with a diagnosis of pyelonephritis. Which disorder noted on the client's record would the nurse identify as a risk factor for this diagnosis?

Diabetes mellitus

A 24-year-old man seeks medical attention for complaints of claudication in the arch of the foot. The nurse also notes superficial thrombophlebitis of the lower leg. Next, the nurse would check the client's medical history for which item?

Smoking history

The nurse is preparing to perform an abdominal examination. Which step would be taken first?

Inspection

The nurse is assisting with preparing a teaching plan for the client with diabetes mellitus regarding proper foot care. Which instruction would be included in the plan of care?

Apply a moisturizing lotion to dry feet, but not between the toes.

The nurse reinforces home-care instructions to the parents of a child with celiac disease. Which food item would the nurse advise the parents to include in the child's diet?

Rice

The nurse is reinforcing measures regarding the care of the newborn with a mother. To bathe the newborn, the mother would be taught which intervention?

Begin with the eyes and face

A mother is breast-feeding her newborn baby and experiences breast engorgement. The nurse would encourage the mother to do which to provide relief of the engorgement?

Massage the breasts before feeding to stimulate let-down

The nurse is assigned to care for the client during the postpartum period. The client asks the nurse what the term involution means. Which description would the nurse give to the client?

The progressive descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity, which occurs at a rate of approximately 1 cm/day

The parent of a 3-year-old tells the nurse that the child is constantly rebelling and having temper tantrums. What instruction would the nurse reinforce to the parent?

Set limits on the child's behavior

The parents of an 8-year-old child tell the nurse that they are concerned about the child because the child seems to be more attentive to friends than anyone else. What is the appropriate nursing response?

At this age, the child is developing his or her own personality.

A client with diabetes mellitus has a glycosylated hemoglobin A1c level of 9%. On the basis of this test result, the nurse plans to reinforce teaching the client about the need for which measure?

Preventing and recognizing hyperglycemia