ATI RN
ATI N100 Fundamentals Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is a long-term alcoholic. The client presents to the emergency department with vomiting and diarrhea for several days. Which findings would the nurse expect to find in this client?
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Rationale: The correct answer is C: Hypomagnesemia. Long-term alcoholism can lead to malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances, including hypomagnesemia. Magnesium deficiency can manifest as vomiting and diarrhea due to its role in gastrointestinal motility. Dysphagia (choice
A) is not typically associated with alcoholism. Hypoactive DTR (choice
B) is more indicative of hypocalcemia rather than alcoholism-related electrolyte imbalances. Positive Chvostek sign (choice
D) is a sign of hypocalcemia, not commonly seen in alcoholism. In summary, hypomagnesemia is the most likely finding in this client due to chronic alcoholism and its effects on nutrient absorption.
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