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ATI Fundamental Exams Questions
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Diagnostic Results
Preoperative:
WBC 7,500/mm3 (5,000 to 10,000/mm)
Potassium 3.5 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Prealbumin 16 mg/dL (15 to 36 mg/dL)
Platelets 200.000mm (150,000 to 400,000/mm
BUN 17 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/d)
Postoperative
WBC 7,000/mm (5,000 to 10,000/mm)
Potassium 3.0 mEq/L (3.5 to 5 mEq/L)
Prealbumin 15 mg/dl (15 to 36 mg/dL)
Platelets 160.000/mm (150,000 to 400,000/mm)
BUN 19 mg/dL (10 to 20 mg/dL)
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing laboratory data on a client who is recovering from surgery.ExhibitsDrag 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.The client is at risk for developing ----------due to-----------------
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Action to Take: A, B; Potential Condition: C; Parameter to Monitor: D, E.
Rationale:
1. Action to Take: Monitoring arrhythmias (
A) is crucial post-surgery due to the stress surgery puts on the body, increasing risk.
2. Action to Take: Monitoring potassium levels (
B) is important as surgical stress can lead to electrolyte imbalances.
3. Potential Condition: The client is at risk for developing arrhythmias (
A) due to the physiological stress of surgery.
4. Parameter to Monitor: Delayed wound healing (
D) can indicate poor surgical recovery, while kidney disease (E) can develop post-surgery due to various factors.
Summary:
- Arrhythmias (
A) and Potassium levels (
B) are crucial to monitor post-surgery.
- Bleeding (
C), Delayed wound healing (
D), and Kidney disease (E) are incorrect as they are not directly related to the client's risk post-s
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