When assessing a client, the nurse notes the typical skin rash seen with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Which of the following descriptions correctly describes this rash?

• A.Small round or oval reddish brown macules scattered over the entire body
• B.Scattered clusters of macules, papules, and vesicles over the body
• C.Bright red appearance of the palmar surface of the hands
• D.Reddened butterfly shaped rash over the cheeks and nose

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MgSO4 is ordered IV following the established protocol for a client with severe PIH. The anticipated effects of this therapy are anticonvulsant and:

• A.Vasoconstrictive
• B.Vasodilative
• C.Hypertensive
• D.Antiemetic

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Which of the following blood values would require further nursing action in a newborn who is 4 hours old?

• A.Hemoglobin 17.2 g/dL
• B.Platelets 250,000/mm3
• C.Serum glucose 30 mg/dL
• D.White blood cells 18,000/mm3

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A schizophrenic is admitted to the psychiatric unit. What affect would the nurse expect to observe?

• A.Anger
• B.Apathy and flatness
• C.Smiling
• D.Hostility

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Which of the following medications requires close observation for bronchospasm in the client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma?

• A.Verapamil (Isoptin)
• B.Amrinone (Inocor)
• C.Epinephrine (Adrenalin)
• D.Propranolol (Inderal)

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