Med surg 120 week 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CMS MED SURG A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin? O Atorvastatin O Metformin O Sildenafil O Omeprazole 1) A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a WBC count of 4,000/mm°. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? O Cleanse the client's toothb...

ATI PN Med-Surg proctored Exam Questions & Answers VERSIONS 2023ATI PN Med-Surg proctored Exam Questions & Answers VERSIONS 2023 A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a femur fracture and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? 1) Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain. 2) Ensure the client’s weights are hanging freely from the bed. 3) Check the client’s bony prominences every 12 hr. 4) Cleanse the cl...

An older client is hospitalized after an operation. When assessing the client for postoperative infection, the nurse places priority on which assessment? a. Change in behavior b. Daily white blood cell count c. Presence of fever and chills d. Tolerance of increasing activity A A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team? a. Allergy to bee and wasp stings b. History of lactose intol...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon? a. Heart rate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Reg...

BEST 2023 UPDATE ATI RN FUNDAMENTALS PROCTORED EXAM QBANK QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED 1- A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to discharge a client to home. Which of the following actions should the nurse take as part of the medication reconciliation process? A) Seal unused hospital medications in a plastic bag. B) Evaluate the client's ability to self-administer medications. C) Report an identified discrepancy to The Joint Commission. D) Compare prescriptions with medica...

ATI Med Surg Hematology Test Bank Exam 2 Questions & Answers-A nurse is caring for a client who has suspected anemia. Which of the following laboratory test results should the nurse expect? a - Iron 90 mcg/dL b - RBC 6.5 mill/uL c - WBC 4800 mm3 d - Hgb 10 g/dL - d - Hgb 10 g/dL A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving warfarin for anticoagulation therapy. Which of the following laboratory test results indicates to the nurse that the client needs an increase in the dosage? a - aP...

ATI NCLEX Questions And Answers 100% Verified. A client is exhibiting early signs of hemorrhage. Which findings should the nurse anticipate? 1. Cold, clammy skin 2. Heart rate 120/min 3. Weak, thready pulse 4. Blood pressure 80/60 - correct answer. 2. Heart rate 120/min An older adult client reports recurring calf pain after walking one to two blocks that disappears with rest. The client has weak pedal pulses, and skin on the left lower leg is shiny and cool to the touch. ...

Med-Surg Practice A 1. A nurse has just received a report on a client following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 12 hr ago. After listening to the report in an audio clip, the nurse should identify which of the following as the priority finding? (Your going to have to click to listen) The client has red-colored urine with occasional clots. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has a disposable chest drainage system with a water seal chamber. The nurse is preparing to measu...