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ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst (polydipsia) is a classic symptom of type 1 diabetes due to hyperglycemia-induced dehydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a child who has bacterial pneumonia. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fever is a common manifestation of bacterial pneumonia due to the body's immune response to infection.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding alcohol with metformin reduces the risk of lactic acidosis, a rare but serious side effect.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed warfarin for atrial fibrillation. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring INR ensures warfarin is within therapeutic range, preventing bleeding or clotting complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is evaluating the laboratory values of a client who is receiving epoetin alfa. Which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased hemoglobin indicates epoetin alfa's effectiveness in stimulating red blood cell production, treating anemia.