ATI RN
ATI RN Fundamentals 2019 with NGN Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client.
Exhibit 1 Nurses' Notes Day 1: Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Client reports fatigue, weight loss, night sweats, and a persistent cough.
Performed a purified protein derivative test on the client and obtained a QuantiFERON-TB Gold blood test as prescribed.
Bilateral breath sounds with crackles and scattered wheezes throughout.
Cough productive for yellow, purulent sputum.
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What are the first two actions the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Obtain sputum culture and chest X-ray. This is the initial step to accurately diagnose the respiratory condition, guiding appropriate treatment. Administering antibiotics and bronchodilators (
A) without knowing the specific pathogen may be ineffective. Initiating airborne precautions and isolation (
B) is premature without confirming the diagnosis. Starting the client on cough suppressants and antihistamines (
C) may mask symptoms and delay proper treatment.
Therefore, obtaining sputum culture and chest X-ray (
D) is crucial in determining the underlying cause of respiratory symptoms.
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