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140. A nurse is caring for a patient with osteoporosis. The nurse should encourage which type of exercise?

A. Swimming
B. Cycling
C. Weight-bearing exercises (e.g., walking)
D. Yoga only
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139. A patient with a cervical spinal cord injury is at risk for respiratory compromise due to paralysis of the:

A. Diaphragm
B. Intercostal muscles
C. Abdominal muscles
D. Accessory muscles
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138. A nurse is teaching a patient with epilepsy about potential triggers for seizures. Which should be included?

A. Adequate sleep
B. Stress
C. Regular medication use
D. Balanced diet
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137. A patient with hypothyroidism is experiencing myxedema coma. The nurse should anticipate which immediate intervention?

A. Rapid warming measures
B. IV thyroid hormone replacement
C. Oral levothyroxine
D. Administering sedatives
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136. A nurse is caring for a patient with Cushing’s syndrome. The nurse should prioritize monitoring for:

A. Hypoglycemia and hypokalemia
B. Hyperglycemia and hypokalemia
C. Hypernatremia and hypercalcemia
D. Hypokalemia and hyponatremia
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135. A patient with diabetic neuropathy reports numbness and tingling in their feet. The nurse should emphasize the importance of:

A. Daily foot inspections
B. Avoiding walking barefoot
C. Wearing ill-fitting shoes
D. Using heating pads for warmth
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134. A nurse is providing care for a patient with an ileal conduit. The nurse should assess the stoma for:

A. Pale color and dryness
B. Redness and bleeding
C. Pink, moist, and beefy red color
D. Peristomal skin breakdown
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133. A patient with acute kidney injury (AKI) in the oliguric phase is experiencing fluid volume excess. The nurse should implement:

A. Increased fluid intake
B. Administration of diuretics as ordered
C. High-sodium diet
D. Restricting protein intake
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132. A nurse is assessing a patient with a suspected abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). The nurse should avoid:

A. Palpating the abdomen vigorously
B. Auscultating for a bruit
C. Assessing peripheral pulses
D. Monitoring blood pressure
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131. A patient with valvular heart disease reports increasing fatigue and shortness of breath. The nurse identifies these as early signs of:

A. Myocardial infarction
B. Heart failure
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Hypertension
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