ATI RN
ATI Nur 285 Med Surg Exam Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Which question during the assessment of a patient who has diabetes will help the nurse identify autonomic neuropathy?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Autonomic neuropathy can affect digestion, leading to symptoms such as bloating due to delayed gastric emptying (gastroparesis).
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has prostate cancer. Which of the following manifestations is commonly associated with advanced prostate cancer?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bone pain and fractures are common in advanced stages due to metastasis, particularly to the bones.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is teaching about self-monitoring to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitoring blood glucose every 4 hours during illness helps manage potential fluctuations and prevent diabetic ketoacidosis, making this statement correct.
Question 4 of 5
A common nursing diagnosis for a client in the immediate postoperative phase after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acute pain related to bladder spasms is a common postoperative issue for TURP patients due to the urinary catheter and bladder irrigation. Managing pain is a priority for patient comfort and recovery.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following a transurethral resection of the prostate. Which of the following complications is the priority for the nurse to monitor for?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hemorrhage is a serious and potentially life-threatening complication after TURP, making it the priority for monitoring in the immediate postoperative period.