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ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions Correct Answers Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who recently had a myocardial infarction. Which of the following findings indicates that the client might be developing pulmonary edema?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Pink frothy sputum. This finding indicates pulmonary edema, which is characterized by fluid accumulation in the lungs. The pink color indicates the presence of blood in the sputum, a common sign of pulmonary edema. Excessive somnolence (
A) is more indicative of respiratory depression or hypoxia, while epistaxis (
B) is associated with hypertension or nasal trauma. Tachypnea (E) can be a sign of respiratory distress but does not specifically indicate pulmonary edema.
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