ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Final Exam 3 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing care for a 71-year-old client who has diabetes insipidus (DI) and is receiving treatment with desmopressin. Which of the following lab values is most important for the nurse to monitor?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serum sodium levels are critical in diabetes insipidus treated with desmopressin to prevent hyponatremia from water retention.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who was admitted with diabetes insipidus. Which of the following teaching topics should be prioritized?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A medical alert bracelet is critical for diabetes insipidus patients to ensure proper treatment in emergencies, making it the priority teaching topic.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has peripheral venous disease about management of symptoms. Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Daily inspection of legs for changes in color, size, and temperature indicates understanding, as it helps detect complications early in peripheral venous disease.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following lifestyle modifications should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dietary and fluid restrictions are essential for heart failure management to control fluid retention and reduce strain on the heart, making this the primary lifestyle modification.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who has syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH). Which of the following medications should the nurse question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vasopressin is contraindicated in SIADH as it exacerbates water retention and hyponatremia by increasing ADH effects.