ATI Nursing 135 Exam Spring 2023 | Nurselytic

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. After treating the client's pain, which of the following should the nurse address as the priority intervention?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In acute pancreatitis, withholding oral fluids and food is the priority to rest the pancreas and prevent further stimulation of pancreatic enzymes, which could worsen inflammation and pain.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with an obstruction of the common bile duct resulting from chronic cholecystitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Fatty stools (steatorrhea) result from bile duct obstruction, impairing fat digestion.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client diagnosed with diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling their glucose levels?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: An HbA1c of 6.3% indicates good glucose control, typically below the 7% target for most diabetic patients.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. The nurse should expect to find an elevation of which of following values?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Elevated amylase is a diagnostic marker for acute pancreatitis due to pancreatic enzyme release.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hematemesis (vomiting blood) is the priority finding in peptic ulcer disease, indicating possible severe bleeding.

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