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ATI Nsg 234 Med Surg Exam Neurologyendocrine And Sensory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client that has been diagnosed with external otitis. Which of the following clinical symptoms should the nurse be monitoring?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: Edema, purulent drainage, burning, pain when moving the auricle, and tenderness are all clinical symptoms of external otitis, indicating inflammation and infection in the ear canal.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is providing teaching on the miotic medication the client has been prescribed for glaucoma. The client asks the nurse about the purpose of the medication. Which response should the nurse provide to the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Miotic medications work by constricting the pupil, which opens the trabecular meshwork and facilitates the drainage of aqueous humor, thus lowering intraocular pressure in clients with glaucoma.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and hypercalcemia. The nurse should expect to administer which of the following priority treatments? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: Calcium binders, fluids up to 3000 ml/day, and Furosemide are priority treatments to lower calcium levels by reducing absorption, diluting serum calcium, and promoting excretion, respectively.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing education regarding the adrenal cortex production of mineralocorticoids. The nurse should include that mineralocorticoids influence which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Mineralocorticoids, such as aldosterone, play a crucial role in regulating fluid and electrolyte balance by promoting sodium retention and potassium excretion in the kidneys.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is screening clients for adrenal insufficiency. The nurse recognizes that which client is at greatest risk for adrenal insufficiency?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Prolonged daily steroid use, especially in an older adult, poses the greatest risk for adrenal insufficiency due to suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HP
A) axis.