ATI LPN
ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2020 with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who reports difficulty eating due to chronic arthritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Foam handles improve grip on utensils, enhancing self-feeding ability for clients with arthritis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a BMI of 32 and wants to lose weight. Which of the following statements should the nurse make to promote the client's weight loss?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Consuming 500 fewer calories daily creates a sustainable deficit for weight loss, promoting gradual and healthy progress.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Heat intolerance is expected in hyperthyroidism due to increased metabolic rate, causing excessive heat production.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who had a left hemispheric stroke. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A change in pupil size may indicate increased intracranial pressure, a life-threatening stroke complication requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about liquid iron supplements with a client who has anemia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Taking iron supplements between meals maximizes absorption, as food can interfere with iron uptake.