1. Multiple Choice: A patient with a history of chronic heart failure is
exhibiting signs of fluid volume overload. Which nursing intervention is
most appropriate?
a) Restrict fluid intake to 1 liter per day.
b) Encourage ambulation to promote diuresis.
c) Administer prescribed diuretics.
d) Increase sodium intake to enhance water excretion.
Correct Answer: c) Administer prescribed diuretics.
Rationale: Diuretics are prescribed to remove excess fluid from the
body by increasing urine output, which is essential in managing fluid
volume overload in heart failure patients.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: The ________ is the preferred site for intramuscular
injections in adults due to its large size and minimal number of nerves
and blood vessels.
Correct Answer: ventrogluteal muscle
Rationale: The ventrogluteal muscle is less likely to be associated with
injection complications and can accommodate larger volumes of
medication.
3. Multiple R
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