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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has a past medical history of Gout. Which dietary instructions are most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vegetables and bananas are low in purines, suitable for gout management. Liver, bacon, and some fish are high in purines and should be avoided.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client with rheumatoid arthritis, the client asks the nurse if it is safe to take aspirin. The nurse should recognize which of the following contraindications is of most concern?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bloody stools may indicate gastrointestinal bleeding, which aspirin can exacerbate due to its anticoagulant properties. The other options are not contraindications for aspirin use.
Question 3 of 5
After a cholecystectomy, the client might experience discomfort due to CO2 used during surgery. Which intervention will help the client ease the discomfort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing promote CO2 absorption and excretion, relieving discomfort. The other positions are not specifically helpful for this purpose.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is post-op day 1 from a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting the client to the bathroom is within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel. Reassessing the incision, increasing IV fluids, and administering medication require clinical judgment and are tasks for licensed nurses.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which of the following findings is the highest priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitting edema may indicate kidney involvement in SLE, a serious complication requiring urgent attention. Rash, joint pain, and depression are less immediate concerns.