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ATI Nurs 201 Med Surg Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicate an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Stress is a known trigger for fibromyalgia flare-ups, so avoiding stressful situations can help manage the condition. Increasing caffeine may disrupt sleep, stopping duloxetine abruptly can worsen symptoms, and steroids do not cure fibromyalgia.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has a past medical history of Gout. Which dietary instructions is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Vegetables and bananas are low in purines and beneficial for managing gout. A diet low in purines helps prevent flare-ups. Liver, bacon, and certain fish are high in purines, which should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A client with Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been admitted into the Med-surgical unit. The nurse should recognize which of the following manifestations associated with lupus? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Photosensitivity, butterfly rash, and Raynaud's phenomenon are common in SLE. Heberden's nodes are linked to osteoarthritis, and tophi are associated with gout.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse working in the Med-surgical unit is caring for a client with choliathiasis. Which of the following risk factors are most associated with choliathiasis? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
Rationale: Females, estrogen therapy, and obesity increase the risk of cholelithiasis due to hormonal and cholesterol-related factors. An active lifestyle and low-fat diet are protective.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of gout about managing the disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select All that Apply)
Correct Answer: A,B,E
Rationale: Avoiding high-purine foods like veal, certain fish, and bacon helps prevent gout flare-ups. Alcohol and starvation diets increase uric acid levels and should be avoided.