ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals 2023 Retake Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has cirrhosis. Which of the following findings indicates the client is experiencing a fluid volume excess?
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Correct Answer: A (Dependent edema)
Rationale: In cirrhosis, liver dysfunction impairs albumin synthesis, leading to decreased plasma oncotic pressure and fluid shifting into the interstitial spaces, causing dependent edema. This is a classic sign of fluid volume excess.
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B (Increased serum sodium): Fluid volume excess typically leads to dilutional hyponatremia, not increased serum sodium.
C (Thready pulse): Thready pulse may indicate decreased cardiac output but is not specific to fluid volume excess.
D (Increased thirst): Increased thirst is more indicative of fluid volume deficit, not excess.
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