ATI Med Surg Practice Test A QUESTION A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy and is being treated with lactulose. The client is experiencing excessive stools. Which of the following is an adverse effect of this medication. Hypokalemia *Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stools to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stools can result in hypokalemia and dehydration. QUESTION ...

ATI FINAL Medical Surgical PN A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving chemotherapy and requests information about acupuncture to relieve some of the side effects. which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a contraindication to receiving this alternative therapy? - CORRECT ANSWER Lymphedema A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's via continuos IV infusion at 200 ml/hr. The IV tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops/mL. How many gtt/mi...

Med Surg 2 Final ATI book A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic venous insufficiency and a prescription for thigh high compression stockings. Which action should the nurse take? a. elevate legs for 10 min, 2-3 times a day while wearing stockings b. apply the stockings in the morning upon awakening and before getting out of bed c. roll the stockings down to the knees to relieve discomfort on the legs d. remove the stockings while out of bed for 1 hour, 4 times a day, to allow th...

ATI Med Surg Practice B 2019 A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has aids. - CORRECT ANSWER I will take my temperature once a day. metered dose inhaler - CORRECT ANSWER Holding breathe 10 secs after inhaling Chest pain 6 hrs ago - CORRECT ANSWER Troponin 18 nephrostomy tube inserted 12 hours ago - CORRECT ANSWER The client reports back pain

ATI MedSurg Comprehensive Review Diabetic Ketoacidosis - CORRECT ANSWER - assessment: dehydration, ketosis, metabolic acidosis, hyperglycemia - admin fast acting insulin that can be effective within 10 min, admin IV - kussmaul resp Beta blockers (Propanolol) - CORRECT ANSWER - monitor: sore throat, vision changes, blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth, abd cramping, colitis, acute pancreatitis - notify provider: night cough Factors t...

ATI Med Surg Proctored Exam Practice Qs A nurse is caring for a client who experienced a traumatic head injury and has an intraventricular catheter (Ventriculostomy) for ICP monitoring. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications related to the ventriculostomy?: a. Headache b. Infection c. Aphasia d. Hypertension - CORRECT ANSWER b. Infection Monitor for infection and use strict asepsis to avoid life-threatening meningitis. A n...

ATI Medsurg Protected Exam Practice Questions 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? Loosen the knots on the ropes if the client is experiencing pain Ensure the client's weights are hanging freely from the bed Check the client's bony prominence every 12 hours Cleanse the client's pin sites with povidone-iodine. - CORRECT ANSWER Ensure the client's weights are ...