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 low magnesium levels. Hypomagnesemia can manifest as vomiting and diarrhea. Dysphagia (
A) is difficulty swallowing, not typically associated with alcoholism. Hypoactive DTR (
B) is a sign of decreased reflexes, not specifically related to alcoholism. Positive Chvostek sign (
D) is a sign of hypocalcemia, not commonly seen in alcoholism.
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