ATI RN
ATI Advanced Med Surg Exam 4 Questions
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Vital Signs
Blood pressure 180/90 mm Hg
Heart rate 105/min
Temperature 37.1° C (98.8 F)
Respirations 18min; labored
Pulse oximetry 94 on 2L nasal cannula
Medical History
History of coronary artery disease
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Renal failure
Renal transplant 6 weeks ago
Nurses Notes
The client reports worsening fatigue over the last 3 days. The client also reports loss of appetite, denies nausea or vomiting.
On assessment, the client appears pale, lung and heart sounds within defined limits. Abdomen is tender in area of incision from transplant Bowel sounds are hypoactive in all 4 quadrants. Bilateral pedal pulses +2. +1 edema in bilateral lower extremities. Client reports that for the last 2 days they have only urinated twice per 24-hour period.
Diagnostic Results
BUN 25 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Creatine 2.0 mg/dL (0.5 to 1.3 mg/dL)
Hemoglobin 15 mmol/L (12 to 18 mmol/L)
Hematocrit 45% (37% to 52%)
Potassium 5.2 mEq/L (3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L)
Sodium 145 mEq/L (136 to 145 mEq/L)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the emergency department for fatigue. Which of the following findings indicate that the client may be experiencing transplant rejection? (Select all that apply).
Correct Answer: A,B,E,F
Rationale: A: Incision tenderness indicates inflammation. B: Edema suggests kidney issues. E: High creatinine indicates rejection. F: Hypoactive bowels may indicate reduced perfusion.
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