RN ATI Medsurg | Nurselytic

Questions 35

ATI RN

Home > ATI RN > ATI Medical Surgical > RN ATI Medsurg
ATI RN Test Bank

RN ATI Medsurg Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a thyroidectomy and reports severe muscle spasms of the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Severe muscle spasms post-thyroidectomy may indicate hypocalcemia due to potential parathyroid gland damage during surgery. Verifying calcium levels is the priority to confirm and address this condition.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Similar Questions

A client is being discharged after having a thyroidectomy. Which discharge instructions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is prescribed for a client with Graves' disease. The nurse should teach the client to immediately report which of the following?
A nurse working for a home health agency is teaching a client who has diabetes mellitus about disease management. Which of the following glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values should the nurse include in the teaching as an indicator that the client is appropriately controlling his glucose levels?
The nurse is reviewing a teaching tool created for insulin therapy. Which statement on the tool should be corrected? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a subtotal thyroidectomy. The client reports a tingling sensation in the hands, the soles of the feet, and around the lips. For which of the following findings should the nurse assess the client?

Access More Questions!

ATI RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

ATI RN Premium

$150/ 90 days