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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 cholecystitis from chronic cholelithiasis. Which diet is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high protein, low-fat diet supports healing and avoids gallbladder stimulation. High sugar or high-fat diets can worsen symptoms, and high-carb diets are not specific to cholecystitis.
Question 2 of 5
The patient is a 74-year-old female with generalized fatigue. During a follow-up visit, the client diagnosed with fibromyalgia is concerned about always feeling tired. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with sleep disturbances like insomnia, which can cause fatigue. The other responses lack evidence or relevance to fibromyalgia.
Question 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has cholecystitis from chronic cholelithiasis. Which diet is most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A high protein, low-fat diet supports healing and avoids gallbladder stimulation. High sugar or high-fat diets can worsen symptoms, and high-carb diets are not specific to cholecystitis.
Question 5 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.