Daily Nursing Exam Questions #0061-64

💡 In chronic heart failure, fluid overload leads to symptoms like shortness of breath and ankle edema. Administering diuretics as prescribed helps reduce excess fluid, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications. This is the most appropriate nursing intervention for managing fluid retention in these patients.

💡 In a patient with COPD, a drop in SpO₂ indicates hypoxemia. The priority action is to increase oxygen flow as prescribed to restore adequate oxygenation. Other interventions like coughing or bronchodilators may help, but ensuring proper oxygen saturation takes immediate priority.

💡 Patients with Parkinson’s disease often experience dysphagia. The safest approach is to offer small, frequent meals with thickened liquids to reduce the risk of aspiration and ensure adequate nutrition. Avoid thin liquids, supine positioning, or rushing meals, as these increase the risk of choking.

💡 Indwelling urinary catheters increase the risk of infection. The combination of fever and flank pain is a classic sign of a urinary tract infection. Early identification and prompt management are essential to prevent complications like sepsis or kidney involvement.