1. A nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery 24 hr ago. Which of the following actions is the nurse's priority? a. Assist with deep breathing and coughing 2. A nurse is talking with a client who has stage IV breast cancer. The nurse should recognize which of the following statements by the client as a constructive use of a defense mechanism? a. "I told my doctor that I would like to start a support group for other women who are sick in my community" 3. A nurse is caring for...

ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM – 100 Questions & Answers 1 A nurse is assessing for early signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short-leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds B. Bounding distal pulses C. Intense pain with movement D. Erythema of the toes 2 A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving 2 units packed RBCs. Which of the following manifestations indicates a hemolytic transfusion reaction? A...