ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sertraline to treat depression. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report immediately as indicating serotonin syndrome?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Excessive sweating is a symptom of serotonin syndrome, a serious condition requiring immediate reporting when taking sertraline.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Citrus fruits can exacerbate GERD by increasing acid reflux, so avoiding them is a key dietary recommendation.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is preoperative for cataract removal. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the procedure?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Cataract surgery involves replacing the cloudy lens with an artificial one, so the client's statement about lens replacement shows understanding.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse in a provider's office is monitoring the laboratory results of a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following results indicates that the client demonstrates acceptable glycemic control?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HbA1c of 6.8% reflects good glycemic control, indicating stable blood glucose over months.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed citalopram for depression. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to report?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a serious adverse effect of citalopram, requiring immediate reporting to ensure client safety.