ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 V Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who reports that they cannot afford their prescribed medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A social worker can assist with financial resources, addressing the client's medication affordability issue.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and has a referral for dietary consult. The client tells the nurse, 'I will have to eat whatever the dietitian tells me.' Which of the following statements by the nurse encourages the client's involvement in their plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assisting with a food preference list empowers the client to participate actively in their dietary plan.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an increase in intracranial pressure (ICP). The nurse should expect which of the following as an early manifestation of increased ICP?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Restlessness is an early sign of increased ICP, reflecting cerebral irritation before more severe symptoms appear.
Question 4 of 5
A client who is deaf and communicates using sign language is being admitted by a nurse who does not know sign language. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An interpreter ensures accurate communication, respecting the client's needs during admission.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching about food choices to a client who has chronic kidney disease and must limit potassium intake. Which of the following choices should the nurse recommend as containing the least potassium?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: White rice has the lowest potassium content compared to peanut butter, baked potatoes (high in potassium), and yogurt.