ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nurs 224g Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake is crucial for clients with a spinal cord injury because it helps to flush out the urinary tract, preventing the buildup of bacteria that can cause UTIs.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a female client who has a T4 spinal cord injury and is at risk for acquiring urinary tract infections. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Encouraging fluid intake is crucial for clients with a spinal cord injury because it helps to flush out the urinary tract, preventing the buildup of bacteria that can cause UTIs.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Which of the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find in the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Intermittent claudication, characterized by pain and cramping in the legs during exercise that disappears after rest, is a hallmark symptom of PAD.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is creating a dietary plan for an adult female client who has a hemoglobin level of 9.8 g/dL. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Raisins are a good source of iron and can help increase hemoglobin levels.
Question 5 of 5
A client is about to undergo an abdominal paracentesis. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The upright position is preferred because it allows the fluid to pool at the lowest point of the abdominal cavity, facilitating its removal.