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ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving peritoneal dialysis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following manifestations of peritonitis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting are common manifestations of peritonitis, indicating peritoneal irritation and inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
You arrive for your 7 a.m. shift on the urology unit and the night nurse gives a report on the following patients who will be under your care. Which one would you see first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mr. Bradford's blood-tinged urine and gas pains suggest potential complications requiring immediate assessment.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has hepatitis A. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hepatitis A manifestations include flu-like symptoms such as fever and nausea.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new colostomy and states they are not ready to look at the stoma. Which of the following teaching strategies is helpful and encourages the client to share their feelings about the colostomy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Discussion encourages clients to express feelings and concerns about their colostomy.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results from a client who has prerenal acute kidney injury (AKI). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is common in prerenal AKI due to impaired potassium excretion.