ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Nursing 300 Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse notices a yellow stain around fluid dripping from a patient's ear who sustained a traumatic brain injury. The nurse's priority intervention will be as follows:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Yellow-stained fluid suggests cerebrospinal fluid leak, a TBI complication. Allowing drainage prevents pressure buildup, and notifying the provider ensures further evaluation. Pressure dressings or antibiotics are premature, and IV fluids are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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