ATI RN
ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Updated Questions
Extract:
Nurses' notes
Vital Signs
Laboratory results
0900:
The client reports experiencing a loss of appetite and shortness of breath within the last month or so. The client reports experiencing weakness, abdominal pain, severe itching, and mood changes. The client has had alcohol use disorder for the past 10 years and sometimes drinks alcohol uncontrollably.
The client is alert but disoriented to time. Their abdomen is bloated and they have redness of the palms of the hands. Excoriated areas on the upper thorax and shoulders are present. Sclera are yellow.
1230:
Administered antacids, spironolactone, and colchicine per provider's prescription
Question 1 of 5
Select the 5 actions the nurse should take.
| Restrict the client's sodium intake. |
| Provide frequent rest periods for the client. |
| Assess the client's level of orientation. |
| Instruct the client to avoid blowing their nose forcefully. |
| Place the client on a low-carbohydrate diet. |
| Place the client under contact isolation. |
| Advise the client to avoid the use of soap and alcohol-based lotions. |
Correct Answer: A,B,C,G
Rationale: Sodium restriction manages ascites, rest periods address fatigue, orientation assessment monitors hepatic encephalopathy, and gentle skin care reduces pruritus.
Extract:
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is at 14 weeks of gestation about findings to report to the provider. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Swelling of the face could indicate preeclampsia, a potentially serious condition requiring immediate reporting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse in a long-term care facility is providing care for a client who has been receiving donepezil. Which of the following findings indicates that the medication is effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Donepezil improves cognitive function, particularly memory, indicating effectiveness.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is admitting a client who is hesitant to create advance directives due to concerns about affording legal representation. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Advance directives can be legally valid without the need for an attorney, reassuring the client.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of Crohn's disease. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding dairy products can reduce symptoms in clients with Crohn's disease.