ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Pharm Comprehensive Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition via a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). When assessing the client, the nurse notes swelling of the client's arm above the PICC insertion site. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
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Rationale: Measuring the circumference of both upper arms is the first action to assess the extent of the swelling and compare it to the other arm, which will help determine the severity of the issue.
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