ATI Ns 117 Fundamentals Exam

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Medication Administration Record
• Metformin 500 mg BID
• Amlodipine 10mg OD
• Hydroxychloroquine 200 mg OD
• Prednisone 10 mg OD
History and Physical
• 1 week before procedure:
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Smokes 2 pack cigarettes/day for 20 years
Diagnostic results
Serum glucose: 105 mg/dL (70-110 mg/dL)
HEMATOLOGICAL TESTS
Laboratory Test Results Normal range
Hemoglobin 13.8 g/dL 13-17 g/dL
White blood cell count 9,000/mm³ 4,000-11,000/mm³
Platelets 354 x 109/L 150-450 x 109/L

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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is scheduled for a surgical procedure.Exhibits: The nurse is reviewing the client's electronic medical record. Which of the following findings places the client at risk for a surgical complication? Select all that apply.

A. WBC count B. Glucose level C. Smoking history D. Metformin E. Prednisone F. Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Correct Answer: B,C,E,F

Rationale: The correct answer includes choices B, C, E, and F. Elevated glucose levels (
B) can lead to delayed wound healing and infection risk. Smoking history (
C) is associated with poor respiratory function and delayed wound healing. Prednisone (E) can suppress the immune system, increasing infection risk. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (F) is a systemic condition that can impact wound healing and increase infection risk.

Choices A (WBC count) and D (Metformin) are not specific risk factors for surgical complications in this scenario.

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