ATI RN
ATI RN Custom Nursing 221 Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes excessive dilute urine output, leading to dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate hydration flushes bacteria, reducing UTI risk.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse suspects that a client admitted for treatment of bacterial meningitis is experiencing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following assessment findings by the nurse supports this suspicion?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Restlessness can indicate increased ICP due to changes in mental status.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has expressive aphasia following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Which of the following parameters should the nurse use first in order to assess the client's pain level?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Behavioral indicators are the most reliable way to assess pain in a client with expressive aphasia as they may not be able to verbally communicate their pain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has AIDS with recurring pneumonia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Obtaining a sputum culture helps identify the causative organism and guide treatment.