ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The nurse identifies that the client has developed confusion pitting edema. After slowing the infusion rate, which of the following findings should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Urinary output. When a client on TPN develops confusion and pitting edema, it could indicate fluid overload. Slowing the infusion rate is the initial intervention to prevent further fluid accumulation. Assessing urinary output next is crucial to determine if the kidneys are functioning properly and excreting excess fluids. A decrease in urinary output would suggest renal impairment and the need for further intervention. Blood glucose level (
B) may be important but is not the priority in this case. Weight (
C) is a lagging indicator of fluid status. Heart rate (
D) may be affected by fluid overload, but urinary output is more directly related.
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