ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily weighing at the same time monitors fluid retention, a key indicator of heart failure exacerbation.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of chronic kidney disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hyperkalemia is common in chronic kidney disease due to impaired potassium excretion by the kidneys.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levothyroxine should be taken with a full glass of water to ensure proper absorption and to prevent esophageal irritation.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a history of peptic ulcer disease and is reporting epigastric pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antacids neutralize stomach acid, relieving epigastric pain associated with peptic ulcer disease.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow-green drainage may indicate infection or bile leakage, requiring immediate reporting to the provider.