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ATI Detailed Answer Key Medical Surgical Questions
Question 1 of 5
During an assessment of a patient who sustained a head injury 24 hours ago, the medical-surgical nurse notes the development of slurred speech and disorientation to time and place. The nurse's initial action is to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A nursing department in an acute care setting decides to redesign its nursing practice based on a theoretical framework. The feedback from patients, families, and staff reflects that caring is a key element. Which theorist best supports this concept?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
The medical-surgical nurse performs a dressing change on a patient with a history of non-insulin-dependent diabetes. The patient questions why the wound is not healing. Recognizing a teaching opportunity, what response does the nurse offer the patient?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with cirrhosis of the liver with ascites. When instructing nursing assistants in the care of the client, the nurse should emphasize that:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
A client continually repeats phrases that others have just said. The nurse recognizes this behavior as:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.