ATI RN
ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who is recovering from a sickle cell crisis. Which of the following instructions should the include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Extremes in temperature can trigger a sickle cell crisis.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who reports vaginal dryness and itching. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Decreasing estrogen levels in older adults cause vaginal dryness and itching.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a female client who had a stroke. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client has an increased risk of developing skin breakdown?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Low albumin levels indicate poor nutrition, increasing the risk of skin breakdown.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus. During assessment, which of the following should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease commonly associated with joint inflammation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has cervical cancer and is receiving brachytherapy. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Limiting visitor time reduces radiation exposure during brachytherapy.