ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Special Unit ADN Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client 1 day postoperative who has developed atelectasis. Which of the following manifestations is an expected finding for this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Hypoxemia. Atelectasis is the collapse of alveoli in the lungs, leading to inadequate oxygen exchange, resulting in hypoxemia. This manifests as low oxygen levels in the blood, causing symptoms like dyspnea and tachypnea. Pleural effusion (
A) is fluid accumulation in the pleural space, not directly related to atelectasis. Dysphagia (
C) is difficulty swallowing, unrelated to atelectasis. Apnea (
D) is the absence of breathing, not typically associated with atelectasis.
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