ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
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Nurses' Notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory Results
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Client is admitted with a 3-day history of abdominal cramps and diarrhea of 4 to 5 liquid stools per day.
Client was taking amoxicillin/clavulanate 875 mg PO every 12 hr for 10 days for a respiratory tract infection. Antibiotics completed 7 days ago.
Bilateral breath sounds clear and present throughout.
Abdomen soft, distended with hyperactive bowel sounds audible in all 4 quadrants.
Stool is watery and contains mucous. Stool sent for culture.
A nurse is assisting in the care of a female client.
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Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options: The nurse should first address the client ___ followed by the client's ___.
| blood pressure |
| Hgb level |
| temperature |
| potassium level |
| abdominal findings |
| Hct level |
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: Sure, here is the detailed explanation for the correct answer :
1. **Blood pressure (
A)**: The nurse should first address the client's blood pressure as it is a vital sign that provides immediate information about the client's cardiovascular health and overall perfusion status.
2. **Potassium level (
D)**: Following the assessment of blood pressure, addressing the client's potassium level is important as potassium imbalances can have critical implications on cardiac function and require prompt intervention.
**Summary**:
- **Incorrect
Choices**:
- B: Hgb level and F: Hct level are related to blood components and not typically the first priority in a general assessment.
- C: Temperature is important but may not be the immediate priority compared to blood pressure and potassium level.
- E: Abdominal findings are important but may not be the initial focus in this context.
- **Correct
Choices**:
- A: Blood pressure and D: Potassium level are crucial in
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