ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a halo fixation device. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Monitor the client for an elevated temperature. This is important because an elevated temperature could indicate infection, which is a significant concern when a client has a halo fixation device. Removing the vest daily (
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A) is not recommended as it can compromise the stability of the device. Checking that the halo jacket is snug (
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B) is important, but monitoring for an elevated temperature is a higher priority. Providing range of motion to the client's neck (
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C) is contraindicated with a halo device as it can cause serious injury.
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