ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. Which of the following treatment goals should the nurse prioritize?
Correct Answer: Reducing sodium intake prevents fluid retention, easing the heart's workload in heart failure.
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Question 2 of 5
A patient is diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Which of the following treatments should the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: Anticoagulant therapy prevents further clot formation and supports clot dissolution in pulmonary embolism.
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Question 3 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about risk factors for heart disease. Which of the following risk factors is modifiable?
Correct Answer: Smoking, sedentary lifestyle, diabetes, and hypertension are modifiable through lifestyle changes and medical management, unlike family history.
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Question 4 of 5
A patient who underwent gastric surgery is being educated on preventing dumping syndrome. Which of the following dietary recommendations should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: Small, frequent meals are the most effective dietary strategy to prevent dumping syndrome by reducing the volume of food that enters the small intestine at once.
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Question 5 of 5
A patient with Crohn's disease is experiencing an exacerbation. Which if the following symptoms should the nurse expect to find?
Correct Answer: Abdominal pain and cramping are hallmark symptoms of Crohn's disease exacerbations due to gastrointestinal inflammation.
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