ATI RN
ATI n269 Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rigid abdomen is a hallmark sign of peritonitis due to abdominal muscle tightening from peritoneal inflammation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who has liver failure with ascites and is receiving spironolactone. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Spironolactone, a diuretic, promotes sodium excretion, leading to decreased sodium levels.
Question 3 of 5
After a patient has undergone cholecystectomy, for which immediate complication would the nurse monitor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Infection is a common immediate postoperative complication requiring vigilant monitoring.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse suspects that a patient who underwent esophageal surgery has a misplaced jejunostomy feeding tube. Which action would the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the provider ensures verification of tube placement to prevent complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when caring for the client's Jackson-Pratt (JP) drain?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Expelling air from the JP bulb after emptying re-establishes suction, ensuring effective drainage.