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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a medical clinic is providing teaching to an older adult client who has osteoarthritis that is affecting her knees. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Heat or ice can alleviate osteoarthritis discomfort. Pillows under knees may increase stiffness, ibuprofen is not always the first step, and limiting activity can worsen joint function.
Question 2 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?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Veal, bacon, and certain fish are high in purines, exacerbating gout. Alcohol increases uric acid, and starvation diets can trigger attacks.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding stress helps manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Caffeine can disrupt sleep, steroids are not a cure, and stopping duloxetine abruptly is unsafe.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has a past medical history of Gout. Which dietary instructions are most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vegetables and bananas are low in purines, suitable for gout management. Liver, bacon, and some fish are high in purines and should be avoided.
Question 5 of 5
A 42-year-old female is evaluated in the emergency room. She reports nausea, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal discomfort for the past 2 weeks. The nurse is aware of the nursing action indicated for this patient is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining NPO is appropriate before a HIDA scan to reduce aspiration risk. Clear liquids or regular diets may not be suitable given the procedure and symptoms.