ATI RN
ATI Capstone Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse working for a home health agency is assessing an older adult male client. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to address?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Dysphagia. Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, is a priority finding in an older adult male as it can lead to aspiration and malnutrition. The nurse needs to address this promptly to prevent complications. Pruritus (choice
A) is itching and can be managed. Swollen gums (choice
B) may indicate dental issues but are not immediately life-threatening. Urinary hesitancy (choice
D) can be indicative of a urinary problem but does not pose an immediate risk compared to dysphagia.
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