ATI RN
ATI RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 Questions
Extract:
Toddler with cystic fibrosis
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a toddler who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Steatorrhea. In cystic fibrosis, the pancreas is affected, leading to insufficient production of digestive enzymes. This results in malabsorption of fats, leading to steatorrhea, which is characterized by foul-smelling, greasy stools. Rhinorrhea (
A) is not typically associated with cystic fibrosis. Weight gain (
B) is unlikely due to malabsorption issues. Visible peristalsis (
C) is not a typical finding in cystic fibrosis.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 3 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 4 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale:
Question 5 of 5
Correct Answer:
Rationale: