ATI Capstone Med Surg Q-Bank 2024 With Complete Solutions/ Verified Answers

ATI Capstone Med Surg Q-Bank 2024 With Complete Solutions/ Verified Answers A nurse is reviewing the abg results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. What would the nurse expect to see [Correct Ans: - ph below 7.35 A pt is experiencing sob, fatigue, jvd, the nurse auscultates a third heart sound (s3), what should the nurse anticipate as the cause of these s/s [Correct Ans: - hf A nurse is administering potassium chloride elixer 40meq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours, available is 6.7 meq/5ml. How many ml should the nurse administer per dose? [Correct Ans: - 30ml A nurse is caring for a pt in the ed who was just admitted with chest pain, possible acute coronary syndrome. What should the nurse do first? [Correct Ans: - administer sublingual nitroglycerin (treat chest pain to reduce cardiac tissue damage) A nurse is caring for pt who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia with a pulse, the rrt is at the bedside. What electrical intervention should be used to correct this dysrhythmia? [Correct Ans: - synchronized cardioversion (tx for afib, svt, and v tach with a pulse) A nurse is caring for an adult pt who is experiencing delayed wound healing, which of the following interventions should the nurse take? [Correct Ans: - monitor serum albumin levels and notify provider if below 3.5g/dl (lack of protein increases the risk for a delay in wound healing and infection) A nurse is teaching a client who has pre-dialysis eskd about diet, what should be included? [Correct Ans: - reduce intake of foods high in potassium (potassium clearance is impaired in eskd)