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A nurse caring for a client who has a new prescription for atenolol. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor the client? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is caring for a client who has hypertension and is to start taking atenolol. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this medication? - CORRECT ANSWER Bradycardia A nurse is preparing to administer atenolol 50 mg PO. The amount ...

Med Surge Exam 3 Questions With Verified Answers 2024 A nurse prepares to teach a client who has experienced damage to the left temporal lobe of the brain. Which action should the nurse take when providing education about newly prescribed medications to this client? a. Help the client identify each medication by its color. b. Provide written materials with large print size. c. Sit on the client's right side and speak into the right ear. d. Allow the client to use a white board to ask qu...

ATI Med Surge 2023 A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is post-opt. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Report purulent drainage to the HCP A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Upon monitoring the client which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Red macular rash A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult w...

Med Surge Exam 3 Questions With Verified Answers 2024 A client with hypertension has been prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. What nursing action will best reduce the client's risk for electrolyte disturbances? - answerEnsure the client has sufficient potassium intake. Diuretics cause potassium loss, and it is important to maintain adequate intake during therapy. Hyponatremia is more of a risk than hypernatremia, so a low-sodium diet does not address the risk for electrolyte disturbances. ...

ATI PN MED SURGE | ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL TEST BANK VERSION A, B AND C ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023_2024 UPDATE PN Adult Medical Surgical PART A 1. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is scheduled for a CT scan with an IV contrast agent. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse report to the provider prior to the procedure? Creatine 1.9 mg/dl 2. A nurse is monitoring a client who istake acarbose. Which of the f...

NREMT Test Bank Multiple Choice Latest Exam Pack with Answers 2022/ NREMT Test Bank Multiple Choice 2022 Answered 1. Hypoglycemia and acute is- chemic stroke can present simi- larly because: • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • A:both oxygen and glucose are needed for brain function. • B:the majority of stroke patients have a history of diabetes. • C:the most common cause of a stroke is hypoglycemia. • D:they are both caused by...

Med-Surge Quiz- week 2 ATI Exam Questions & Answers-A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has metabolic acidosis. The nurse should realize that which of the following findings contributes to the development of metabolic acidosis? A) Diarrhea B) Vomiting C) hyperventilation D) Salicylate intoxication - Ans: A) Diarrhea Rational: Diarrhea can cause bicarbonate loss, which can contribute to the development of metabolic acidosis. B) Vomiting: Vomiting can cause acid l...

ATI Med Surge 2023 A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching about wound care with a family member of a client who is post-opt. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER Report purulent drainage to the HCP A nurse is caring for a client who has bacterial meningitis. Upon monitoring the client which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - CORRECT ANSWER Red macular rash A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for an older adult w...

NSG 233 Med Surge 3 Final Exam with 100% Correct Answers Chest Trauma- Complications -Answer-Flail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and cont...