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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding stress helps manage fibromyalgia symptoms. Caffeine can disrupt sleep, steroids are not a cure, and stopping duloxetine abruptly is unsafe.
Question 2 of 5
A 42-year-old female is evaluated in the emergency room. She reports nausea, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal discomfort for the past 2 weeks. The nurse is aware of the nursing action indicated for this patient is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Maintaining NPO is appropriate before a HIDA scan to reduce aspiration risk. Clear liquids or regular diets may not be suitable given the procedure and symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The patient is a 74-year-old female with generalized fatigue. During a follow-up visit, the client diagnosed with fibromyalgia is concerned about always feeling tired. Which response should the nurse make to this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with sleep disturbances like insomnia, which can cause fatigue. The other responses lack evidence or relevance to fibromyalgia.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Which assessment finding does the nurse expect as a manifestation of this condition?
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: All options are manifestations of RA. Swollen joints result from inflammation, fatigue and loss of appetite are systemic symptoms, low-grade fever reflects immune activity, and knuckle deformity occurs over time due to joint damage.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is preparing dietary instructions for a client who has a past medical history of Gout. Which dietary instructions are most important to include in the patient teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vegetables and bananas are low in purines, suitable for gout management. Liver, bacon, and some fish are high in purines and should be avoided.