ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia, so increasing potassium-rich foods helps maintain electrolyte balance.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a panic attack. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Encouraging slow, deep breaths helps calm the client during a panic attack by reducing hyperventilation and anxiety.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a spinal fusion. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Using a firm mattress supports the spine post-fusion, promoting proper alignment and healing.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Insulin glargine is typically administered at bedtime to provide consistent basal insulin coverage throughout the day.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing information to a client immediately before his scheduled Romberg test. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The Romberg test assesses balance with eyes open and closed while standing with feet together, arms at sides, and the nurse nearby to prevent falls, making the statement about checking with eyes open and closed correct.