ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for levodopa-carbidopa for Parkinson's disease. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa can cause orthostatic hypotension; avoiding sudden position changes prevents falls.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for sertraline. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sertraline is often taken at bedtime to minimize daytime sedation and improve sleep.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Enoxaparin is administered subcutaneously into the abdomen to ensure proper absorption.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Polyuria is a classic symptom of type 1 diabetes due to osmotic diuresis from hyperglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for metformin. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse instruct the client to monitor?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Metformin requires monitoring of renal function (serum creatinine) and glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c).