ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client玸 with acute kidney injury. The nurse should recognize that which assessment data best supports the nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitting edema is a direct sign of fluid overload, supporting the diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume.
Question 2 of 5
A client diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) has a potassium level of 6.8 mEq/L. Which of the following priority actions should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Checking blood pressure assesses cardiovascular status, as hyperkalemia can cause life-threatening arrhythmias.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has malnutrition due to cancer. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D,E
Rationale: Mouth care, mental status monitoring, food diary, and extra fluids address malnutrition and its effects.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client diagnosed with acute renal failure about how the disease progresses. The nurse should recognize that the teaching is effective when the client can accurately identify which phases of renal disease progression? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: Acute renal failure progresses through initiation, oliguric, diuretic, and recovery phases.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing a lecture about cancer prevention strategies for clients seeking to engage in health promotion. The nurse should include which of the following risk factors for the development of laryngeal cancer? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Chewing tobacco, secondhand smoke, and occupational chemical exposure (e.g., painting) are risk factors for laryngeal cancer.