ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and reports having shortness of breath and swelling in his lower extremities. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the client has crackles in his lungs and an elevated blood pressure. The nurse should suspect which of the following based on the client's manifestations?
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Rationale: Shortness of breath, swelling, crackles, and high blood pressure indicate hypervolemia (fluid overload). Hyperkalemia, hypovolemia, and hyponatremia present differently.
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