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ATI Custom NUR 316 Fall 2023 1MHE Module 4 - 1st 5 units Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has schizophrenia and reports 'I don't have a place to live.' Which of the following referrals should the nurse request from the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Furosemide is a diuretic that helps reduce fluid retention. Swelling in the hands and feet may indicate that the medication is not working effectively.Aspirin is not specifically related to the use of furosemide. If headaches occur, the client should consult with their healthcare provider for appropriate treatment.Furosemide can cause the body to lose potassium along with excess fluid. Eating foods high in potassium can help prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels)23.Taking furosemide at bedtime could result in nocturia (excessive urination at night). It’s generally recommended to take it in the morning.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is covering a phone triage line for trauma and crisis support. A client on the phone asks, 'Can you help me understand how trauma-related disorders develop?' Which of the following responses by should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can indeed result in developing a trauma-related disorder. This is because the event can cause significant emotional distress and impact the individual's ability to cope.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse at a primary care clinic is assessing a client for manifestations of depression. Which of the following client statements should the nurse identify as being consistent with depression?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This statement indicates insomnia, which is a common symptom of depression.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing delusions, hallucinations, and alterations in speech. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider to prescribe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Dopamine antagonists, or antipsychotics, are the primary treatment for schizophrenia. They can reduce delusions and hallucinations.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a comorbidity to this condition?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus is a common comorbidity with schizophrenia. Antipsychotic medications can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.