RN VATI ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2019 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED

1. A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?: Increased pigmentation Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation. Localized hair loss Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, especially on the facial area. Thinning of the skin 2. assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart fail- ure?: Frothy sputum 3. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numb- ness and tingling of the lipsandfingers.Theclient'sABGsare:pH7.48,PCO2 30mmHg,HCO3- 24mEq/L,PaO2 85mm Hg. Which of the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing?: Respi- ratory alkalosis 4. A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?: Osteoporosis 5. A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the following lesion characteristics on the client's skin?: A pearly, waxy nodule 6. A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which of the fol- lowing areas should the nurse tap on the client's face to detect the presence of Chvostek's sign? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that corresponds to your answer.): A