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ATI RN MS2 Fall 2023 Quiz 4 HR Med Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription of allopurinol for the treatment of Gout. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Adequate fluid intake prevents kidney stone formation, a potential side effect of allopurinol. The medication does not require an empty stomach, should not be crushed, and aspirin may increase bleeding risk.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who is post-op day 1 from a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which task should the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Assisting the client to the bathroom is within the scope of unlicensed assistive personnel. Reassessing the incision, increasing IV fluids, and administering medication require clinical judgment and are tasks for licensed nurses.
Question 3 of 5
After a cholecystectomy, the client might experience discomfort due to CO2 used during surgery. Which intervention will help the client ease the discomfort?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Deep breathing and coughing promote CO2 absorption and excretion, relieving discomfort. The other positions are not specifically helpful for this purpose.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of gout about managing the disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Veal, bacon, and certain fish are high in purines, exacerbating gout. Alcohol increases uric acid, and starvation diets can trigger attacks.