ATI RN
RN ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing a client for outpatient surgery. After the nurse inserts the IV catheter,the client reports pain in the insertion area. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
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Rationale: Option D is correct because pain at the insertion site of an IV catheter may indicate improper placement or irritation. Removing the catheter and inserting it into a different site can alleviate the pain and prevent complications. Administering an analgesic orally (Option
A) may not address the root cause of the pain. Requesting a central venous access device (Option
B) is unnecessary and invasive. Administering a local anesthetic (Option
C) may mask the pain temporarily but does not address the underlying issue.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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