ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The client reports pain at the incision site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Assessing the pain's characteristics first helps determine its cause and severity, guiding appropriate interventions.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed citalopram for depression. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a serious adverse effect of citalopram, requiring immediate reporting to ensure client safety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about how to suppress lactation with a client who is postpartum and bottle-feeding her newborn. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Wearing a snug-fitting bra supports the breasts and helps suppress lactation by reducing stimulation, unlike other options that may stimulate milk production or cause dehydration.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Peripheral edema, crackles, and shortness of breath are common in heart failure due to fluid overload and impaired cardiac function.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed a low-sodium diet for heart failure. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fresh vegetables are naturally low in sodium, making them suitable for a heart failure diet, unlike processed or canned foods.