Nurse 1220 Final Exam 2024/2025 Nclex Style Questions And Correct Answers (Verified Answers

NURSE 1220 FINAL EXAM 2024/2025 NCLEX STYLE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS )WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED .PASS GUARANTEED . For which symptom or symptoms will the nurse assess in an older adult client who is suspected of having pneumonia? Select all that apply. A. Fever B. Cough C. Confusion D. Weakness E. Diarrhea F. Hypotension - ANSWER-ANSWER: A, B, C, D, F Fever, cough, confusion, and weakness are common symptoms of pneumonia. Elderly clients may first exhibit only altered mental status and dehydration (hypotension, tachycardia, decreased urine output) due to a blunted immune response. Diarrhea is not associated with pneumonia. A client with COPD who smokes 1 PPD presents for a routine appointment. Which client statement causes the nurse to suspect an increase in dyspnea? A. "I prop myself up at night to sleep." B. "I decided to put on some makeup today."C. "I have a productive cough in the morning." D. "I have gained weight since I was here last." - ANSWER-ANSWER: A Clients with COPD, who smoke, may have a productive morning cough. Weight loss (not gain) often occurs when dyspnea is increased due to the increased metabolic demand. A disheveled appearance may indicate an increase in