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ATI 24 Spns 126 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about minimizing the effects of reflux during sleep. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps reduce acid reflux by keeping stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus during sleep.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about rifampin with a female client who has active tuberculosis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Rifampin can cause discoloration of body fluids, including tears, which can stain contact lenses.
Therefore, it is recommended to wear glasses instead of contacts while taking this medication.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching to a client who is at risk for osteoporosis about increasing her calcium intake. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend the client consume frequently?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Collards are a good source of calcium, essential for bone health and reducing osteoporosis risk.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has diabetes mellitus. The client is confused, flushed, and has an acetone odor on his breath. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following types of insulin to treat the client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin used to treat diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A), which is indicated by the client's symptoms of confusion, flushed appearance, and acetone odor on the breath.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Difficulty starting urine flow is common in BPH due to prostate enlargement obstructing the urethra.