Fatigue

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Question 1

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Based on the significant effects of chronic idiopathic fatigue, what is the nurse's priority assessment?

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Cholesterol level and lipid profile

Creatinine and BUN levels

Memory loss testing

Mental health evaluation

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Question 2

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The nurse is assessing for fatigue in a patient diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Which self -reporting tool is best for the nurse to utilize?

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Multidimensional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF)

Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)

Brief Fatigue Inventory (BFI)

Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI)

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Question 3

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A patient presents to the clinic complaining of nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. Lab results reveal elevated BUN and creatinine levels. Which acute condition is this patient at most risk for developing?

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Influenza

Mononucleosis

Acute renal failure

Pneumonia

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Question 4

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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The nurse should assess for which priority problem?

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Fatigue

Bradypnea

Hypertension

Fall risk

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Question 5

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A patient with chronic kidney disease is most likely to complain of which symptom?

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Fatigue

Thirst

Constipation

Excess bleeding

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Question 6

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A patient has been recently diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and asks the nurse about the cause of this illness. What is the nurse's best response?

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"The provider will be able to tell you when the lab results are back."

"An exact cause may not be determined, but a treatment plan will be discussed."

"Stress is the main cause; a referral to a counselor may be helpful."

"This is considered a psychiatric illness requiring behavioral medicine."

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Question 7

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The nurse palpates swollen nodes in a patient's neck who presented to the clinic with complaints of fatigue lasting at least 2 weeks. What is the nurse's best action?

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Advise patient this finding is normal.

Review patient's thyroid labwork.

Perform deep tendon reflexes.

Notify the healthcare provider.

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Question 8

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The nurse is assessing a patient for risk factors of chronic fatigue syndrome. Which factors should the nurse identify as placing the patient at risk for chronic fatigue syndrome? (Select all that apply.)

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Feeling tired upon awakening

Chronic migraines

Tenderness under the jaw

5 episodes tonsillitis/past year

Swollen, painful knees

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Question 9

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The occupational health nurse is making rounds in a factory. Which employees need further education about energy conservation strategies?

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Workers reaching up to high shelf often to obtain cleaning supplies

Workers bending over to lift boxes onto conveyer belt

Workers who have delegated out parts of their activities

Workers standing for long periods

Workers standing at desks at waist level

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Question 10

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The nurse recognizes that which patients are at highest risk for physiologic fatigue? (Select all that apply.)

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Parents of a newborn

Adolesent with anorexia

25-year-old pregnant female

Grandmother who takes

mile walks

Businessman who consumes six cups coffee/day

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Question 11

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Which are treatment related causes of fatigue? (Select all that apply.)

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Blood transfusion

Chemotherapy

Radiation therapy

Surgery

Side effects of medications

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