ATI RN
Ati Med Surg Final Exam Nsg 232 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is severely immunocompromised by HIV. Which of the following should the nurse include in the discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,C,D,E
Rationale: Maintaining good hygiene, cooking meats and fish well, avoiding raw foods, and frequent handwashing are critical for preventing infections in immunocompromised clients. Sterilizing dishes is not typically necessary as washing with hot water and soap or using a dishwasher is sufficient.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of hypertension and diagnosis of chronic renal disease asks a nurse how the disease occurred. The nurse should accurately respond to the client by making which statement?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypertension damages renal blood vessels, reducing blood flow and causing kidney tissue damage, leading to chronic renal disease.
Question 3 of 5
A home care visiting nurse suspects that an older adult client is developing chronic renal disease. Since the client has no history of cardiovascular disease, what data should the nurse assess further?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Progressive edema is a specific indicator of declining kidney function due to fluid retention.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a diagnosis of acute kidney injury. The client asks, 'Are my kidneys failing and will I need a kidney transplant?' The nurse should respond to the client with which of the following statements?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This response acknowledges the client's concerns and facilitates further discussion with the provider, ensuring accurate information.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client玸 with acute kidney injury. The nurse should recognize that which assessment data best supports the nursing diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pitting edema is a direct sign of fluid overload, supporting the diagnosis of Excess Fluid Volume.