ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Monroe College Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has chronic kidney disease for fluid volume increase. Which of the following provides a reliable measure of fluid retention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Daily weight is the most reliable measure of fluid retention, reflecting changes in total body water.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning to teach a client about a high-potassium diet. Which of the following foods should the nurse instruct the client to eat? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Nuts, sweet potatoes, and bananas are high in potassium, suitable for a high-potassium diet.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum potassium level of 5.5 mEq/L. The provider prescribes polystyrene sulfonate. If this medication is effective, the nurse should expect which of the following changes on the client's ECG?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Effective treatment of hyperkalemia with polystyrene sulfonate reduces peaked T-waves, normalizing T-wave amplitude.
Question 4 of 5
A postoperative patient is diagnosed with fluid volume overload. What should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fluid volume overload causes increased central venous pressure, leading to distended neck veins.
Question 5 of 5
A patient with a history of stomach ulcers is diagnosed with hypophosphatemia. What intervention should the nurse include in this patient's plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dietitian consult helps select high-phosphorus foods to correct hypophosphatemia.