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ATI Nur 270 Pediatrics GI GU Exam Questions
Extract:
A child with renal failure undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Question 1 of 5
The home health care nurse is visiting a child with renal failure undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Which of the following would lead the nurse to identify a nursing diagnosis of fluid overload related to CAPD?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Shortness of breath can be a sign of fluid overload, particularly in children with renal failure, as excess fluid can accumulate and lead to pulmonary edema.
Extract:
A 17-year-old female client who has severe acne
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing teaching to a 17-year-old female client who has severe acne about the use of isotretinoin. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client is the priority to report immediately to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Feelings of isolation and depression are serious side effects associated with isotretinoin and should be reported immediately due to the risk of self-harm or suicidal thoughts.
Extract:
A client who has acute glomerulonephritis
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acute glomerulonephritis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring weight is crucial in acute glomerulonephritis to assess for fluid retention and manage edema effectively.
Extract:
A child with a brain tumor has a decreased respiratory rate and is less responsive to verbal commands than he was when the nurses assessed the client the previous hour.
Question 4 of 5
What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Notifying the healthcare provider is critical as the child's decreased responsiveness and respiratory rate indicate a potential deterioration in condition that requires prompt medical evaluation.
Extract:
Pediatric enuresis
Question 5 of 5
Which cause of pediatric enuresis must be ruled out before psychological causes are investigated? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,F
Rationale: Urinary tract infections and diabetes mellitus can cause enuresis and should be evaluated and treated before investigating psychological causes.