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Question 1 of 5.

The nurse is caring for an adult woman who had a vaginal hysterectomy today. The client is now returned to the nursing care unit following an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit. What is the priority nursing action for this client?

A. Offer her the bedpan.

B. Encourage coughing and deep breathing.

C. Immediately administer pain medication.

D. Assess chest tubes for patency.

Explanation: Coughing and deep breathing are critical post-hysterectomy to prevent respiratory complications like atelectasis or pneumonia.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a woman after insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. The nurse positions her in a supine position with legs extended for which reason?

A. To keep the rods in the correct position

B. To prevent the urinary bladder from becoming overdistended

C. To reduce pressure on the pelvic and back areas

D. To limit the amount of radiation exposure

Explanation: The supine position with legs extended helps maintain the correct placement of radium rods for effective treatment.

Question 3 of 5.

A client asks the nurse the difference between an intrauterine device (IUD) and a diaphragm. The nurse's response should be based on which information?

A. The diaphragm is inserted into the uterine cavity, and the IUD covers the cervix.

B. The IUD is 97% effective, and the diaphragm is 50% effective.

C. The IUD is placed into the uterine cavity by the doctor, and the diaphragm is placed into the vagina each time by the user.

D. The IUD must be used with contraceptive jelly, and the diaphragm does not require contraceptive jelly.

Explanation: The IUD is inserted into the uterus by a physician, while the diaphragm is user-inserted into the vagina before intercourse.

Question 4 of 5.

The physician prescribes clomiphene (Clomid) for a woman who has been having difficulty getting pregnant. When discussing this drug with the woman, the nurse should know that which of the following is known to be a side effect of clomiphene?

A. Infertility

B. Multiple births

C. Vaginal bleeding

D. Painful intercourse

Explanation: Clomiphene stimulates ovulation, increasing the risk of multiple births as a side effect.

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a right modified radical mastectomy this morning. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to perform this evening?

A. Hair combing exercises with the right arm

B. Wall climbing exercises with the right arm

C. Movement of the fingers and wrists of the right arm

D. Exercises of the left arm only

Explanation: Finger and wrist movements are safe early exercises to promote circulation without straining the surgical site.

Question 1 of 5.

A. Offer her the bedpan.

B. Encourage coughing and deep breathing.

C. Immediately administer pain medication.

D. Assess chest tubes for patency.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a woman after insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. The nurse positions her in a supine position with legs extended for which reason?

A. To keep the rods in the correct position

B. To prevent the urinary bladder from becoming overdistended

C. To reduce pressure on the pelvic and back areas

D. To limit the amount of radiation exposure

Question 3 of 5.

A client asks the nurse the difference between an intrauterine device (IUD) and a diaphragm. The nurse's response should be based on which information?

A. The diaphragm is inserted into the uterine cavity, and the IUD covers the cervix.

B. The IUD is 97% effective, and the diaphragm is 50% effective.

C. The IUD is placed into the uterine cavity by the doctor, and the diaphragm is placed into the vagina each time by the user.

D. The IUD must be used with contraceptive jelly, and the diaphragm does not require contraceptive jelly.

Question 4 of 5.

A. Infertility

B. Multiple births

C. Vaginal bleeding

D. Painful intercourse

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a right modified radical mastectomy this morning. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to perform this evening?

A. Hair combing exercises with the right arm

B. Wall climbing exercises with the right arm

C. Movement of the fingers and wrists of the right arm

D. Exercises of the left arm only

Question 1 of 5.

A. Offer her the bedpan.

B. Encourage coughing and deep breathing.

C. Immediately administer pain medication.

D. Assess chest tubes for patency.

Question 2 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a woman after insertion of radium rods for treatment of cancer of the cervix. The nurse positions her in a supine position with legs extended for which reason?

A. To keep the rods in the correct position

B. To prevent the urinary bladder from becoming overdistended

C. To reduce pressure on the pelvic and back areas

D. To limit the amount of radiation exposure

Question 3 of 5.

A client asks the nurse the difference between an intrauterine device (IUD) and a diaphragm. The nurse's response should be based on which information?

A. The diaphragm is inserted into the uterine cavity, and the IUD covers the cervix.

B. The IUD is 97% effective, and the diaphragm is 50% effective.

C. The IUD is placed into the uterine cavity by the doctor, and the diaphragm is placed into the vagina each time by the user.

D. The IUD must be used with contraceptive jelly, and the diaphragm does not require contraceptive jelly.

Question 4 of 5.

A. Infertility

B. Multiple births

C. Vaginal bleeding

D. Painful intercourse

Question 5 of 5.

The nurse is caring for a client who has had a right modified radical mastectomy this morning. Which exercise should the nurse encourage the client to perform this evening?

A. Hair combing exercises with the right arm

B. Wall climbing exercises with the right arm

C. Movement of the fingers and wrists of the right arm

D. Exercises of the left arm only

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