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ATI Nsg 234 Med Surg Exam Neurologyendocrine And Sensory Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with suspected pheochromocytoma. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure is critical, as pheochromocytoma causes episodes of severe hypertension, which can lead to life-threatening complications.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with suspected pheochromocytoma. The nurse recognizes that which of the following is the priority action?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring blood pressure is critical, as pheochromocytoma causes episodes of severe hypertension, which can lead to life-threatening complications.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse immediately report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A change in the Glasgow Coma Scale score from 13 to 11 indicates a worsening level of consciousness and necessitates immediate reporting, as it may suggest increased intracranial pressure or other complications.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a clinic is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who has primary hypothyroidism. The nurse should anticipate an elevation of which of the following laboratory values?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In primary hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient hormones, which leads to an increase in thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) as the pituitary gland tries to stimulate thyroid function. Elevated TSH is a common finding in primary hypothyroidism.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has undergone a cataract extraction and during the early postoperative period is complaining of nausea and severe eye pain over the operative site. What should be the initial nursing action?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Administering prescribed pain medication and antiemetic is essential to address the client's severe pain and nausea, which are priority concerns in the postoperative period.