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Med Surg EXAM→PRIORITY TWO 1. A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the su rgeon? a. Heart r... ate 90/min b. Absent bowel sounds c. Hgb 8.2 g/dl d. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhaging. 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes insipidus. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Desmopressin b. Regular insulin c. Furosemide d. Lithium carbonate Rationale: Diabetes Insipidus has decreased ADH. Administer Desmopressin/Vasopressin increase ADH and to stop patient on urinating. 3. A nurse is admitting a client who has arthritic pain and reports taking ibuprofen several times daily for 3 years. Which of the following test should the nurse monitor? a. Fasting blood glucose b. Stool for occult blood - GI bleed c. Urine for white blood cells d. Serum calcium Rationale: ATI Pharm 16. Pg. 485 Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) monitor for GI bleed (bloody, tarry stools, abdominal pain). 4. A nurse in the emergency department is assessing a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first (Click on the “Exhibit” button for additional information about the client. There are three tabs that contain separate categories of data.) a. Obtain a sputum sample for culture b. Prepare the client for a chest x-ray c. Initiate airborne precautions d. Administer ondansetron. Rationale: No idea what the Exhibit is all about; won’t be able to answer it. 5. A nurse is contacting the provider for a client who has cancer and is experiencing breakthrough pain. Which of the following prescriptions should the nurse anticipate? a. Transmucosal fentanyl b. Intramuscular meperidine c. Oral acetaminophen d. Intravenous dexamethasone Rationale: ATI pg. 27 Morphine sulfate and fentanyl are opioid agents used to treat moderate to severe pain. A short-acting pain medication is administered for breakthrough pain. 6. A nurse is admitting a client who reports chest pain and has been placed on a telemetry monitor. Which of the following should the nurse analyze to determine whether the client is experiencing a myocardial infarction? a. PR interval b. QRS duration c. T wave d. ST segment Rationale: ST elevation indicates MI. ST depression indicates ischemia 7. A nurse is teaching a client who has ovarian cancer about skin care following radiation treatment. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? a. Pat the skin on the radiation site to dry it b. Apply OTC moisturizer to the radiation site c. Cover the radiation site loosely with a gauze wrap before dressing d. Use a soft washcloth to clean the area around the radiation site Rationale: pg. 584. Dry the area thoroughly using patting motions. 8. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a blood transfusion. The nurse observes that the client has bounding peripheral pulses, hypertension, and distended jugular veins. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following prescribed medications? a. Diphenhydramine b. Acetaminophen c. Pantoprazole d. Furosemide Rationale: S/S may indicate fluid retention or heart failure. It is important to administer diuretics to prevent cardiovascular/respiratory distress. 9. A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving magnesium sulfate IV for the treatment of hypomagnesemia. Which of the following findings indicates effectiveness of the medication? a. Lungs clear b. Apical pulse 82/min c. Hyperactive bowel sounds d. Blood pressure 90/50 mm Hg Rationale: pg. 278 Confirmed on answer sheet 10. A nurse is reviewing a client’s ABG results pH 7.42, PaC02 30 mm Hg, and HCO3 21 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize these findings as indication of which of the following conditions? a. Metabolic acidosis b. Metabolic alkalosis c. Compensated respiratory alkalosis d. Uncompensated respiratory acidosis Rationale: because the HCO3 21 trying to compensate for respiratory alkalosis. 11. A nurse is caring for a client who has a deep partial thickness burns over 15% of her body which of the following labs should the nurse expect during the first 24 hours A. Decreased BUN (elevated due to fluid loss) B. Hypoglycemia (High due to stress) C. Hypoalbuminemia (Low due to fluid loss) D. Decreased Hematocrit (Elevated due to 3rd spacing during resuscitation phase) Rationale: Pg. 481 ATI. Total protein and albumin- low due to fluid loss. 12. A nurse is caring for a client who has dumping syndrome following a gastrectomy, which of the following actions should the nurse takes? a. Offer the client high carbohydrate meal options (High fat, high protein, low fiber, low to moderate carbs page 317, chapter 49 Peptic ulcer disease med surg ATI PDF 10.0) b. Provide the client with four full meals a day (Small frequent meals) c. Encourage the client to drink at least 360 ml of fluids with meals (Eliminate liquids with meals for 1 hr. prior and following a meal) d. Have the client lie down for 30 minutes after meals (Lying down after a meal slows the movement of food within the intestines) Rationale: ATI pg. 318 Dumping syndromes is a term that refers to a constellation of vasomotor symptoms that occurs after eating, especially following a Billroth II procedure. Early manifestations usually occur within 30 minutes of eating and include vertigo, tachycardia, syncope, sweating, pallor, palpitations, and the desire to lie down. The nurse should instruct the client to decrease the amount of fluid taken at meals and to avoid high-carbohydrate foods, including fluids such as fruit nectars; to assume a low-Fowler's position during meals; to lie down for 30 minutes after eating to delay gastric emptying; and to take antispasmodics as prescribed. 12. A nurse is teaching a group of young adult clients about risk factors for hearing loss. Which of the following factors should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Born with a high weight b. Chronic infections of the middle ear c. Use a loop diuretic such as furosemide and antibiotics like aminoglycoside and gentamicin leads to ototoxic medication d. Perforation of the eardrum e. Frequent exposure to low volume noise Rationale: Peds ATI pg. 77 Exposure to loud environmental sounds. Hearing defects can be caused by a variety of conditions, including anatomic malformation, maternal ingestion of toxic substances during pregnancy, perinatal asphyxia, perinatal infection, chronic ear infection, and ototoxic medications. 13. A nurse is preparing to administer fresh frozen plasma to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Administer the plasma immediately after thawing b. Transfuse the plasma over 4 hours (Can be in 2 to 4 hours) c. Hold the transfusion if the client is actively bleeding (YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT. That’s the whole point! The patient is losing blood so you have to replace it. We give fresh frozen plasma because he or she may have clotting deficiencies) d. Administer the transfusion through a 24-gauge saline lock (Has to be an 18 or 20 gauge) Rationale: Saunders pg. 164 Fresh-frozen plasma 1. Fresh-frozen plasma may be used to provide clotting factors or volume expansion; it contains no platelets. 2. Fresh-frozen plasma is infused within 2 hours of thawing, while clotting factors are still viable, and is infused over a period of 15 to 30 minutes. 3. Rh compatibility and ABO compatibility are required for the transfusion of plasma products. 4. Evaluation of an effective response is assessed by monitoring coagulation studies, particularly the prothrombin time and the partial thromboplastin time, and resolution of hypovolemia. 14. A nurse is assessing a client who reports numbness and tingling of his toes and exhibits a positive TROUSSEAU. Which of the following electrolyte imbalance should the nurse suspect? a. Hyponatremia b. Hyperchloremia c. Hypermagnesemia d. Hypocalcemia Rationale: (Ch. 44 page 277 MS ATI PDF 10.0)Positive s/s of Chvostek’s or Trousseau sign indicates HYPOCALCEMIA. 15. A home health nurse is teaching a client how to care for a peripherally central catheter in his right arm. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Change the transparent dressing over the insertion site every 48 hours - transparent dressing can be up to 7 days b. Clean the insertion site with mild soap and water - when showering, must insertion site must be covered!!!!! No water can be in it. c. Measure your right arm circumference once weekly- does not say in the chapter d. Use a 10-milliliter syringe when flushing the catheter Rationale: (Chapter 27 cardiovascular diagnostics and therapeutic procedures p. 166 MS ATI PDF 10.0)Usetransparent dressing to allow for visualization. Follow facility protocol for dressing changes, usually every 7 days and when indicated (wet, loose, soiled).Shower, cover dressing site to avoid water exposure. Follow the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) practicerecommendations for flushing. Use a 10-mL syringe for flushing the PICC line. Do not apply force if resistance is met. 16. A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous access device. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. RBC count of 4.7 million/mm (4.5-5. 3M; 4.1-5.1) b. BUN 22-mg/ dl – (5-25 mg/dl) 10-20 c. WBC count of 16,000/ mm 3à Elevated; phlebitis is a complication; infection is a complication that can happen 7 days after insertion, also temp increase if 1 degree can happen (5,000-10,000) d. Blood glucose of 120 mg/dl (70-110) Rationale: (P.166 MS ATI PDF 10.0) central venous INFECTION 17. A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and a decreased glomerular filtration rate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I will spread my protein allowances over the entire day b. I should increase my intake of canned salmon to three times per week (NO SODIUM) c. I will season my food with lemon pepper rather than salt (We do not want to give the dietary sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and magnesium. I don’t know what lemon pepper has, but we want to RESTRICT sodium, potassium, phosphorus and magnesium.) d. I should limit my intake of hard cheese to 3 ounces each day (NO SODIUM) Rationale: (p.382 chapter 59) Rationale: ATI MS pg. 382-control protein intake based on the client’s stage of CKD and type of dialysis. Restrict sodium intake to prevent fluid retention and hypertension Low GFR indicates CRD. 18. A nurse is caring for a client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter. The client is receiving an antibiotic via intermittent IV bolus. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Administer 20 ml of 0.9 sodium chloride after each dose of medication à (you only flush with 10 ml of NS, not 20. 20 is for flushing blood) b. Flush the catheter using a 5-ml syringe à you use a 10mL syringe to flush c. Verify the placement with an x-ray prior to the initial dose (POSTPROCEDURE) d. Change the transparent membranes dressing daily (dressing can last for up to 7 days) Rationale: (PAGE 166 Ch. 27 MS ATI PDF 10.0 19. A nurse is teaching a client using a metered dose rescue inhaler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Do not shake your inhaler before use à shake 5-6x. b. Exhale fully before bringing the inhaler to your lips c. Depress the canister after you inhale (depress the inhaler as the patient inhales to go in the lungs). d. Use peroxide to clean the mouthpiece if your inhaler (mild soap and water) Rationale: Pharm ATI pg. 7 Review TABLE for administration of MDI. For an MDI, instruct the client to: ». Remove cap from inhaler. ». Shake inhaler five to six times. ». Hold inhaler with mouthpiece at the bottom. ». Hold inhaler with thumb near mouthpiece and index and middle fingers at top. ». Hold inhaler approximately 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2 in) away from front of mouth. ». Take a deep breath, and then exhale. ». Tilt head back slightly, and press inhaler. While pressing inhaler, begin a slow, deep breath that should last for 3 to 5 seconds to facilitate delivery to the air passages. ». Hold breath for 10 seconds to allow medication to deposit in airways. ». Take inhaler out of mouth, and slowly exhale through pursed lips. ». Resume normal breathing. 20. A nurse is assessing the pain status of a group of clients. Which of the following findings indicate a client is experiencing referred pain? a. A client who has angina reports substernal chest pain b. A client who has pancreatitis reports pain in the left shoulder referred pain is pain that is felt in another place that is not in the same area as where the pain should be felt. Pain radiates on a certain location of the body. c. A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain d. A client who has peritonitis reports generalized abdominal pain Rationale: ATI MS (page 30) Visceral: in internal organs such as the stomach or intestines. It can cause referred pain in other body locations separate from the stimulus. 21. A nurse is caring for a client who has just returned from surgery with an external fixator to the left tibia. Which of the following assessments findings requires immediate intervention by the nurse? a. The client reports a pain level of 7 on a scale from 0 -10 at the operative site. (The patient just came from surgery so pain is normal for post op patients for first couple of hours.) b. The client’s capillary refill in the left toe is 6 seconds (signs and symptoms of compartment syndrome) ABCs are compromised. (Cap refill should be below 3 seconds. This is s/s for compartment syndrome. Untreated can lead to necrosis.) c. The client has an oral temperature of 38.3 (100.9 F) (I wouldn’t pick this because I always see temp 101 as a priority from previous rationales with other ATIs.) d. The client has 100 ml of blood in the closed suction drained. (I believe this is normal for post-op patients.) Rationale: (p .456 MS ATI PDF 10.0 chapter 71) Assess 5 P’s: pain, paralysis, paresthesia, pallor, pulselessness 22. A nurse is assessing a client who has acute pancreatitis and has been receiving total parenteral nutrition for the past 72 hours. Which of the following findings requires the nurse to intervene? a. Right upper quadrant pain (patient has acute pancreatitis, so it’s normal) b. Capillary blood glucose level of 164 mg/dl - glucose not significantly high c. WBC counts 13,000/mm3 (Infection is one complication of TPN administration d. Crackle in bilateral lower lobes (Priority, FVE/fluid shifts to the lungs may lead to respiratory distress/collapse/failure) life threatening than infection. May need to decrease ml/hr. and assess. Rationale: (chapter 47 page 299 MS ATI PDF 10.0) (ABC’s compromised, also one of the complications of TPN is fluid imbalance aka fluid volume excess.) 23. A nurse is caring for a client who has hypotension, cool and clammy skin, tachycardia, and tachypnea. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the client? a. Reverse Trendelenburg (page 232 says for hypotension patients must be flat with legs elevated to increase venous return.) b. Side Lying c. High Fowlers d. Feet elevated Rationale: Manifestations of Heart failure/Cardiogenic Shock Pg. 195. Chapter 31 MS ATI PDF 10.0) 24. A nurse is caring for a client who has tuberculosis and is taking rifampin. The client reports that her saliva has turned red-orange in color. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? a.) “This finding may indicate possible medication toxicity” b.) “Your provider will prescribe a different medication regimen” c.) “This is an expected adverse effect of this medication.” d.) “You will need to increase your fluid intake to resolve this problem” Rationale: pg. 137 ATI MS Expected to be orange in rifampin: urine/secretions 25. A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed RBCs for a client who is receiving a continuous IV infusion of 5% dextrose in water. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a.) Administer the unit through secondary IV tubing (Y-ports) b.) Verify the blood product with assistive personnel (another RN) c.) Begin an IV infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride d.) Insert another 22-gauge IV catheter (18-20 gauge is recommended. 22 is too small) Rationale: ATI Pharm pg. 355 Insert an intravenous (IV) line and infuse normal saline; maintain the infusion at a keep-vein-open rate. An 18- or 19-gauge IV needle will be needed to achieve a maximum flow rate of blood products and to prevent damage to red blood cells; if a smaller gauge needle must be used, red blood cells may be diluted with normal saline (check agency procedure). Use only 0.9% sodium chloride solution to administer with blood products; prime IV and blood tubing with this solution. Use a blood filter for most blood products and either a Y-type or straight tubing set depending on facility policy. 26. A nurse is planning care for a client who is 12 hr. postoperative following a kidney transplant. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a.) Check the client’s blood pressures every 8 hr. b.) Administer opioids PO c.) Assess urine output hourly ---à prevent shock and mods d.) Monitor for hypokalemia as a manifestation of acute rejection Rationale: Pg. 374 28. A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start therapy with naproxen for rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following medications places the client at risk for bleeding? a.) Captopril –ace inhibitor b.) Ibuprofen --NSAIDs c.) Digoxin antidysrhythmic d.) Phenytoin-seizure 30. A nurse is assessing the extremities of a client who has Raynaud’s disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a.) Blanching of the hands REYNAUD PHENOMENON b.) Hyperactive reflexes c.) Calf pain with foot dorsiflexion d.) Vitiligo on affected extremities Rationale: (P 558 ATI MD pdf 10.0) Episodic vasospasm in the small peripheral arteries and arterioles, precipitated by exposure to cold or stress usually affects the hands or less often the feet. CREST Calcinosis- calcium deposits in the skin Raynaud phenomenon- spasm of blood vessels in response to cold or stress Esophageal dysfunction- acid reflux and decease in mortality of esophagus Scierodactyly- thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers and hands Telangiectasias- dilation of capillaries causing red marks on surface of skin. 31. A nurse is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should obtain a blood pressure reading using only the left extremity from which of the following clients? a. A client who has a peripherally inserted central catheter in the left arm b. A client who has left-sided Bell’s palsy c. A client who has a right upper extremity arteriovenous fistula d. A client who has right-sided weakness due to Parkinson’s disease 32. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has DVT. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk factor for the development of DVTs? a. Hypertension b. Cirrhosis c. NSAIDS use d. Oral Contraceptive Use Rationale: page 141 of ATI Book 2016 33. A nurse is caring for client who has Cushing’s disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? (Click Exhibit button for additional information) a. Check the client’s medication administration record for antihypertensive medication. b. Verify the client’s understanding of sodium restriction. c. Auscultate the client’s lung sound - due to fluid retention; action first varies on the exhibit d. Determine the need for further glucose monitoring. Rationale: Unable to answer. Can’t see the exhibit. But on the chapter of Cushing disease they talk about monitoring of glucose. The rest are not stated in the chapter. 34. A nurse is assessing a client who has nephrotic syndrome. Which of the findings should the nurse expect? a. Proteinuria b. Flank pain c. Hyperalbuminemia d. Hypotension Rationale: Lewis book page 1075. Clinical manifestation of N.S.: peripheral edema, massive proteinuria, HTN, hyperlipidemia, and hypoalbuminemia. 35. A nurse is assessing a client who has right-sided heart failure. Which of the following assessment findings should the nurse expect to find? a. Oliguria (Left) b. S3/S4 galloping heart sounds (Left) c. Poor skin turgor d. Pitting edema Rationale: Page 198 Chapter 32 of ATI Book. Additional source pg. 363 36. A nurse is caring for a client who has newly inserted chest tube. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions with the provider? a. Notify the provider when tidaling ceases. (Yes notify) b. Assisting the client out of bed three times daily. c. Vigorously strip the chest tube twice daily. (Vigorously and BID) d. Administer morphine 2 mg IV bolus every 3 hr. PRN for pain. (Don’t need to clarify) Rationale: Page 104 chapter 18 of ATI Book it says that: “Do not strip or milk tubing; only perform when prescribed. Stripping creates a high negative pressure and can damage lung tissue. Stripping tube of clots 37. A nurse is teaching a client who is taking an ACE inhibitor for heart failure. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include for home management of heart failure? a. Obtain daily weight. b. Use of salt substitute. (Avoid it) c. Monitor Intake and Output d. Limit daily activity. Rationale: Pg. 199 ATI Book. 38. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a permanent pacemaker. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I need to maintain pressure over the pacemaker site with an elastic bandage. b. I need to check my pulse rate every day for a full minute. c. The pacemaker will deliver shock if I develop a dysrhythmia d. When a microwave oven is in use, I need to stay out of the room. Rationale: Chapter 29 pg. 177 of ATI book. ATI Pharm pg. 250 ACE inhibitor AE: Angioedema, hyperkalemia, ortho hpn, 39. A nurse in a clinic is providing preventive teaching to an older adult client during well visit. The nurse should instruct the client that which of the following immunization are recommended for healthy adults after age 60? Select all the Apply. a. Herpes Zoster b. Influenza c. HPV d. Meningococcal e. Pneumococcal Polysaccharide 40. A nurse is assessing a client who is 4hr postoperative following arterial revascularization of the left femoral artery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report immediately? a. Bruising around the incision site b. Pallor in the affected extremity c. Urine output 150mL over 4hr d. Temperature of 37.9 (100.2) Rationale: Chapter 35 pg. 217. Circulation is compromised 41. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has not been eating. Which of the following findings indicates dehydration? a. Crackles auscultated bilaterally (signs and symptoms suggestive of fluid overload) b. Capillary refill of 2 seconds (Brisk; normal) c. Diminished peripheral pulses d. Engorged neck veins (Also fluid overload) 42. A nurse is preparing to discharge a client who has a halo device and is reviewing new prescriptions from the provider. The nurse should clarify which of the following prescriptions with the provider? a. Increase intake of fiber rich foods b. May operate a motor vehicle when no longer taking analgesics c. Take tub baths instead of showers d. May place a small pillow under the head when sleeping Rationale Leadership 7.0 page 454-455 ● Traction: uses a pulling force to promote and maintain alignment of the injured area. Traction prescriptions should include the type of traction, amount of weight, and whether traction can be removed for nursing care. ● Goals of traction: prevent soft tissue injury, realign of bone fragments, decrease muscle spasms and pain, and correct or prevent further deformities. ● Halo devices are for skeletal purposes. Screws are inserted into the bone. Can use heavier weights (15 to 30 lbs.) and longer traction time to realign the bone. Provide pin site care to prevent infection. ● Nursing actions: ○ Assess neurovascular status of the affected body part every hour for 24 hours and every 4 hours after that. ○ Maintain body alignment and realign if the client seems uncomfortable or reports pain. ○ Avoid lifting or removing weights ○ Ensure that weights hang freely and are not resting on the floor ○ If the weights are accidentally displaced, replace the weights. If the problem is not corrected, notify the provider. ○ Ensure the pulley ropes are free of knots, frying, loosening, and improper positioning at least every 6 to 12 hr. ○ Notify the provider if the client experiences severe pain from muscle spasms unrelieved with medications or repositioning. Move the client in halo traction as a unit, without applying pressure to the rods. This will prevent loosening of the pains and pain. ○ Routinely monitor skin integrity and document. ○ Use heat/massage as prescribed to treat muscle spasms. Use therapeutic touch and relaxation techniques. 43. A nurse is assessing for elderly signs of compartment syndrome for a client who has a short leg fiberglass cast. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Bounding distal pulses b. Capillary refill less than 2 seconds c. Erythema of the toes d. Intense pain with movement Rationale: ATI MS pg. 453 Casts are more effective than splints or immobilizers because the client is unable to remove. Casts, as circumferential immobilizers, are applied once the swelling has subsided (to avoid compartment syndrome). If the swelling continues after cast application and causes unrelieved pain, the cast can be split on one side (univalve) or on both sides (bivalved). Capillary refill: Press nail beds of affected extremity until blanching occurs. Blood return should be within 3 seconds. Prolonged refill indicates decreased arterial perfusion. Nail beds that are cyanotic can indicate venous congestion. 44. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following coronary artery bypass surgery and reports shortness of breath. The nurse administers oxygen at 3L/min and obtains arterial blood gases 60 min later. Which of the following lab findings indicates a positive response to the oxygen therapy? a. PaCO2 34 mmHg b. Bicarbonate 20 mEq/L c. PaO2 90 mmHg(Normal range: 80-100 mmHg) d. pH 7.32 Rationale: 45. A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a client following a head injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect if the client has impaired function of the vestibulocochlear (VIII)? a. Loss of the peripheral vision (CN II, is in charge of this) b. Disequilibrium with movement c. Deviation of the tongue from midline (CN XII) d. Inability to smell (CN I) Rationale: ATI MS Pg. 69 (Vertigo (room spinning) 46. A nurse is caring for a client admitted with a skull fracture. Which of the following assessment findings should be of greatest concern to the nurse? a. Glasgow coma scale score changes from 14 to 9 b. Bilateral pupil diameter changes from 4 to 2 mm c. Pulse pressure changes from 30 to 20 mm Hg d. WBC count changes from 9000 to 16,000 mm3 47. MISSING 48. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking furosemide. The client has a potassium level of 3.1 mEq/L. Which of the following should the nurse assess first? a. Urine output b. Level of orientation c. Cardiovascular status dysrhythmia due to potassium d. Muscle weakness- this is an early sign of K imbalance but I would go with C since ABC’s are always first. Rationale: Potassium imbalances causes dysrhythmias, which are the number one reason why potassium levels, are crucial to monitor. Hypokalemia causes ST depression, T wave depression, and elevation of U wave, which is vital for regulating normal electrical activity of the heart. Decreased extracellular potassium causes myocardial hyper excitability with the potential to develop re-entrant arrhythmias. 49. A nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an abdominal paracentesis. The nurse should plan to take which of the following actions? a. Instruct the client to take deep breaths and hold them during the procedure b. Administer a stool softener following the procedure c. Ask the client to empty his bladder prior to the procedure d. Assist the client into the left lateral position during the procedure Rationale: Pg. 527 50. A nurse is caring for a client who is 6 hours postoperatively following a thyroidectomy. The client reports tingling and numbness in the hands. The nurse should identify this as a sign of which of following electrolytes imbalances? a. Hypernatremia b. Hypermagnesemia c. Hypokalemia d. Hypocalcemiapg. 874 Rationale: (Parathyroid gland, which is the gland that secretes calcitonin, is right behind the thyroid. When you have a thyroidectomy, you decrease the production of calcitonin, which decreases production of calcium.) 51. A nurse is assessing a client 15 min after the start of a transfusion of 1 unit of packed RBC’s. Which of the following findings is an indication of a hemolytic transfusion reaction? a. Hypotension b. Bradypnea-tachypnea (RR > 20) it will produce c. Bradycardia- tachycardia it will produce d. Hypothermia- FEVER is a complication of a hemolytic reaction Rationale: Page 250 MS ATI PDF 10.0 under acute hemolytic complications 52. A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has sinus bradycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Prepare the client for temporary pacing. b. Initiate IV fluid therapy for the client c. Measure the client’s blood pressure d. Administer atropine to the client Rational: TX for bradycardia: IDEA: Isoproterenol, Dopamine, Epinephrine, Atropine Additional source is on pg. 275 ATI Pharm; pg. 171 ATI MS 53. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription to discontinue a peripherally inserted central catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Apply slight pressure when resistance is met b. Measure the catheter after removal c. Remove the catheter with one continuous motion d. Place a dry sterile dressing to the site after removal Rationale: Textbook pg. 132. Removal of CVADs. Immediately apply pressure to the site with sterile gauze to prevent air from entering and to control bleeding. Inspect the catheter to determine that it is intact. After bleeding has stopped, apply an antiseptic ointment and sterile dressing to the site. 54. MISSING 55. A nurse is caring for a client who has a flail chest. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Provide humidified oxygen b. Implement fluid restriction c. Administer antibiotic medication d. Administer acetaminophen orally Rationale: ATI MS pg. 150 Nursing Care: Administer humidified oxygen. 56. A nurse is teaching a group of newly licensed nurses about acute respiratory failure. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Hypoxemia b. Hyperventilation (Can’t be this because you are for sure going to have HYPERCARBIA and >20 RR will excrete CO2.) c. Hypocarbia- hypercarbia d. Hypervolemia à was highlighted on answer sheet (You’re going to have hypotension during ARF. If you have too much fluid in your body then you would have high blood pressure.) Rationale: Page 153 MS ATI PDF 10.0 57. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Obtain the client’s vital signs b. Clear items from the client’s surrounding area ATI PG .35 c. Loosen the client’s restrictive clothing d. Lower the client to the floor (ATI video says this if standing) ATI MS. PG 35 confirmed on answer sheet 58. A nurse is teaching a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition at home through a central venous access device about transparent dressing changes. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Change the dressing every 48 hr. b. Replace the extension tubing with each dressing change c. Use clean technique when changing the dressing d. Wear a mask during dressing change 59. A nurse is caring for a client in the emergency department who experienced a full-thickness burn injury to the lower torso 1 hr. ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. Decreased respiratory rate- it is increased b. Hypotension c. Bradycardia- tachycardia is what you will find d. Urinary diuresis -decreased urine output is what you will find Rationale: During a major burn, the initial phase will activate the Sympathetic nervous system. MS ATI PDF 10.0-page 481 Hypovolemia and shock can result from fluid shifts from the intercellular and intravascular space to the interstitial space. Additional findings include hypotension, tachycardia, and decreased cardiac output. 60. A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who has cirrhosis of the liver. Which of the following is a priority finding? a. Spider angiomas (Normal findings for patient have cirrhosis) b. Palmar erythema (Normal findings for patient have cirrhosis) c. Mental confusion- may lead to portal systemic encephalopathy; neuro is deteriorating. d. Yellow Sclera (Normal findings for patient have cirrhosis) Rationale: ATI MS pg. 356; ATI PG 358 MS 61. A nurse is providing instructions about foot care for a client who has a peripheral arterial disease. The nurse should identify which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “I apply a lubricating lotion to the cracked areas on the soles of my feet every morning” b. “I use my heating pad on a low setting to keep my feet warm.” (Minimal sensation) c. “I soak my feet in hot water before trimming my toenails” (Minimal sensation for PAD) d. I rest in my recliner with my feet elevated for about an hour every afternoon” Rationale: ATI MS pg. 215 Tell the client to never apply direct heat, such as a heating pad, to the affected extremity because sensitivity is decreased, and this can cause a burn. Tell the client to elevate the legs to reduce swelling, but not to elevate them above the level of the heart because extreme elevation slows arterial blood flow to the feet. 62. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for alendronate to treat osteoporosis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Swallow the medication with 120mL (4 oz.) of water (Must be 8 oz. of water) b. Take the medication with a vitamin E supplement (Pretty sure you need vitamin D instead since this drug is for helping with osteoporosis) c. Sit upright for 30 min after taking the medication(No lying down) d. Take the medication with lunch (Must be taken early morning before eating) Rationale: Page 447 MS ATI PDF 10.0. ATI Pharm pg. 452 Instruct client to sit upright or ambulate for 30 min after taking this medication orally. ● Alendronate (Fosamax): Bisphosphonates (inhibits bone resorption) ○ Other drugs in its class: ■ ibandronate (Boniva), risedronate (Actonel) = oral ■ Ibandronate, zoledronic acid, and pamidronate are available as IV preparations. ○ Therapeutic uses: decreases number and actions of osteoclasts, subsequently inhibiting bone resorption for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, hypercalcemia, and Paget’s disease (interferes with your body's normal recycling process, in which new bone tissue gradually replaces old bone tissue. Over time, the disease can cause affected bones to become fragile and misshapen. Paget's disease of bone most commonly occurs in the pelvis, skull, spine and legs) of the bone. ○ Nursing considerations: ■ Risk for esophagitis and esophageal ulcers ■ Report early signs of indigestion, chest pain, difficulty swallowing, or bloody emesis to provider immediately ■ Take with 8 oz. of water in the early morning before eating ■ Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking medication. ■ Monitor calcium levels in clients receiving IV preparations ■ Clients using IV preparations should have dental examinations and preventive treatment prior to starting therapy to minimize the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw. ■ You must take alendronate just after you get out of bed in the morning, before you eat or drink anything. Never take alendronate at bedtimeor before you wake up and get out of bed for the day. ■ Swallow alendronate tablets with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces [180 to 240 mL]) of plain water. Drink at least a quarter of a cup (2 ounces [60 mL]) of plain water after you take alendronate solution. Never take alendronate tablets or solution with tea, coffee, juice, milk, mineral water, sparkling water, or any liquid other than plain water. ■ Meanwhile, continue all the other measures that help protect and maintain bone density: take 1,200 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium and 800 IU of vitamin D every day; get 30 minutes of weight-bearing exercise at least three times a week;and if you smoke, do your best to stop 64. A nurse is admitting a client to the emergency department after a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help prevent the onset of acute kidney failure? a. Initiate beta blocker therapy b. Insert a urinary catheter c. Prepare the client for intravenous pyelogram d. Administer IV fluids to the client Rationale: IV Bolus; Preventing and treating shock with blood and fluid replacement will prevent acute renal failure from hypoperfusion of the kidneys. Significant blood loss is expected in the client with a gunshot wound 65. A nurse is completing an assessment of an older adult client and notes redness areas over the bony prominences, but the client’s skin is intact. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Apply an occlusive dressing (air to dry only) b. Manage the redness areas three times daily c. Support bony prominences with pillows d. Turn and reposition the client every 4 hr. (Q2 hrs. or PRN) 66. A nurse is caring for a client who has completed 10 daily cycles of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Which of the following findings indicates that the client is receiving adequate TPN supplementation. Page 298 MS AT PDF. a. Improved Mobility (Doesn’t correlate to TPNs) b. Weight gain of 9.1 kilograms to 20 pounds c. Potassium level of 2.5 mEq/l (Potassium should be in normal range since TPN is intended for malnourished patients and contains electrolytes and vitamins that the patient needs.) d. BUN level of 15 mg/dL(Normal level is 6-20 mg/dl) lower than normal may be due to low protein diet, malnutrition, or over-hydration. Rationale: Confirmed (TPNs are intended for patients who are malnourished so gaining 2 pounds in 2 days is good.) 68. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is post-operative following a partial glossectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I will consume can soup whenever sores appear in my mouth b. I will drink orange juice to increase my vitamin C intake c. I will rinse my toothbrush with hydrogen peroxide and water after each use d. I will inspect my mouth once each week for sores. 69. A nurse is performing ear irrigation for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Tilt the client's head 45 degrees b. Insert the tip of the syringe to .5 centimeters 1 inch into the ear canal c. Point the tip of the syringe toward the top of the ear canal d. Use cool fluid for irrigation Rationale: Google 70. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The client reports sharp lower abdominal pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Check the client's urine output b. Reposition the client in bed c. Increase the client's fluid intake d. Administer PRN pain medication 71. A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has diabetes mellitus about the self-administration of insulin. The client has prescriptions for regular and NPH insulin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. I will draw up regular insulin into the syringe first b. I will insert the needle at a 15-degree angle c. I will store prefilled syringes in the refrigerator with the needle pointing downward d. I will shake the NPH vial vigorously before drawing up the insulin Rationale: Air: NPH then Regular. Aspirate: Regular then NPH 72. Missing 73. Missing 74. A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate? (Select all the apply) a. Obtain the client's weight daily b. Increase the rate of infusion if Administration is delayed - never ever do this because doing this will alter blood glucose significantly. It says so in the bright yellow box on mage 298. Also, HYPERGLYCEMIA can happen if you do. c. Monitor serum blood glucose during infusion- book says check glucose level every 4 -6 hours for at least 24 hours d. In to use 0.9% sodium chloride if the solution is not available - it says have D5 10 % since that is needed in case to prevent hypoglycemia. e. Verify the solution with another RN prior to infusion congrats 75. A nurse is caring for a client in diabetic ketoacidosis DKA. Which of the following is the priority intervention by the nurse? a. Check potassium levels b. Administer 0.9% sodium chloride c. Begin bicarbonate continuous IV infusion d. Initiate continuous IV insulin infusion Rationale: pg. 538 ATI MS: ● Monitor serum potassium levels. Potassium levels will initially be increased, but with insulin therapy potassium will shift into cells, and the client will need to be monitored for hypokalemia. Provide potassium replacement therapy in all replacement IV fluids, as indicated by laboratory values. Monitor cardiac rhythm constantly. Make sure urinary output is adequate before administering potassium. 76. A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a female client who asked about acupuncture treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Which of the following laboratory results contraindication to receiving acupuncture? a. Absolute neutrophil count 5000/mm3 b. C-reactive protein 0.7 mg/dl c. Platelets 160,000/mm3 d. Hemoglobin 12g /dl Rationale: dd 77. A nurse is caring for a client following a total knee arthroplasty. The client reports a pain level of 6 on a Pain Scale of 0 to 10. Which of the following should the nurse take? a. Gently massage the area around the client’s incision b. Place pillows under the client's knee c. Apply and ice pack to the client’s knee d. Perform range of motion exercises to the client’s knee Rationale: pg. 761 2013 78. A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is receiving a loop diuretic. Which of the following findings indicates hypokalemia? a. Hypertension b. Positive Chvostek’s sign (hypomagnesemia) c. Muscle weakness d. Oliguria Rationale: Confirmed answer sheet 79.A nurse at a long-term care facility is assessing an older adult client. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has recall memory impairment? a. Inability to state what he has for dinner last night b. Inability to Name the members of his family c. Inability to count backwards from 10 d. Inability to state his current age 80. A nurse on an intensive care unit is planning care for a client who has increased intracranial pressure following a head injury. Which of the following IV medications should the nurse plan to administer? a. Chlorpromazine b. Dobutamine c. Mannitol d. Propanol Rationale: As mentioned in class with Tiamson. The only meds that could cross BBB. 81. A nurse on a medical unit is planning care for a group of clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse attend to First? a. A client who has thrombocytopenia and reports and nosebleed b. A client who has chronic obstruction pulmonary disease and oxygen saturation of 89% (Normal findings for COPD) c. A client who has multiple sclerosis and Ataxia and vertigo d. A client who has left-sided paralysis and slurred speech from a prior stroke Rationale: ATI MS pg. 249 Thrombocytopenia/platelet dysfunction (platelets less than 20,000 or less than 50,000 and actively bleeding) Need to assess nosebleed. 82. A home care nurse is planning to use non-pharmacological pain relief measures for an older client who has severe chronic back pain. Which of the following guidelines should the nurse use? a. Use imagery with clients who have difficulty with focus and concentration b. Pain relief from the use of heat and cold continues for several hours after removal of the stimulus c. Discontinue opioids before trying non-pharmacological methods of pain relief d. Distraction changes the client's perception of pain but does not affect the cause 83 TO 88 Missing 89. A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumothorax and a chest tube with closed water seal drainage system. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Strip or clear the chest tube every 8 hours b. Refill the water chamber if the fluid is low c. Empty the system at least every 8 hr. d. Change the chest to site dressing every 24 hours Rationale: ATI MS. Pg. 104 Confirmed Answer sheet) 90. A nurse is in an emergency department is reviewing a client's ECG reading. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that the client has first-degree heart block? a. Prolonged PR intervals b. More p waves than QRS complexes c. Non-discernible p waves d. No correlation between p and QRS waves Rationale: As mentioned in class with Tiamson. Confirmed in ECG notes. Consistent prolonged PR intervals. 91. A nurse is preparing to administer a unit of packed RBC's to a client who is anemic. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should follow. a. Obtain venous access using a 19-gauge needle 3 b. Obtain the unit of packed RBC’s from Blood Bank 1 c. Verify blood compatibility with another nurse 2 d. Initiate transfusion of the unit of packed RBC’s 4 e. Remain with the client for the first 15 to 30 minutes of the infusion 5 Rationale: ATI PHARM: pg. 354-355: or ATI MS pg. 249-250 B, C, A, D, E Obtain the unit of packed RBC’s from Blood Bank Verify blood compatibility with another nurse Obtain venous access using a 19-gauge needle Initiate transfusion of the unit of packed RBC’s Remain with the client for the first 15 to 30 minutes of the infusion 92. A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin chemotherapy about peripherally inserted central catheter. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. We will replace the PICC every month (Not every month) b. We can draw blood samples from the PICC for diagnostic test c. We will change the dressing daily (not daily) d. We can measure your blood pressure in either arm (opposite arm from PICC line) 93. A nurse is assessing a client who has Pyelonephritis and reports flank pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Assist the client to a sitting position b. Percuss the side of tenderness first c. Auscultate for a bruit over the coastal vertebral area d. Thump the area of tenderness directly with a closed fist 94 A nurse is assessing a client who has acute kidney failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. Peripheral pulses 2 + bilaterally (normal findings, no edematous) b. Weight gain 1.1 kilogram to 2.4 pound in 24-hour c. Urine specific gravity 1.045 (1.005 to 1.030 greater than 1.030 indicate dehydration) d. Creatinine 0.8 milliliter (0.5-1.1 mg/dl) Rationale: ATI MS. Pg. 380 Urine specific gravity varies in postrenal type; can be elevated up to 1.030 in prerenal type or diluted as low as 1.000 in intrarenal type. ATI MS Pg. 382.Patient-Centered Care: Weight: 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) daily weight increase is approximately 1 l of fluid retained and need to report and monitor irregular findings. 95. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is 72 hours postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. The client requires a PRN medication prior to ambulation. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering? a. Indomethacin -> Indocin NSAID b. Meperidine -> Demerol opioid agent; a/e: orthostatic hypotension, sedation c. Naproxen d. Oxycodone Oxycontin Opioids agent. ATI Pharm: pg. 482 Oxycodone-> A/E: sedation, orthostatic hypotension Rationale: ATI MS pg. 437 Analgesic Opioids (epidural, PCA, IV, oral), NSAIDs Pg. 761-> use NSAID instead of OPIOD because of A/E prior to ambulation. 96. A nurse is caring for a client who has Haemophilus Influenzae type B. which of the following types of isolation should the nurse implement? a. Droplet b. Contact c. Airborne d. Protective Rationale: Fundamentals 97. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has pulmonary tuberculosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse include, as an indication the client is no longer infectious? a. Mantoux skin test reveals and induration of less than 1mm b. Client no longer coughing up blood tinged sputum c. Positive Quantiferon TB gold test d. Negative sputum culture for acid fast bacillus Rationale: As mentioned in class with Tiamson. Confirmed on respiratory notes. 98. A nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has a burn injury. After securing the client's Airway which of the following interventions should the nurse take first? a. Cleanse the client wound b. Administer Analgesic medication c. Increase the room temperature d. Start an IV with a large bore needle Rationale: ATI MS pg. 482 To maintain cardiac output, maintains tissue perfusion, and prevent hypovolemic shock. Initiate IV access using a large bore needle. If burns cover a large area of the body, the client requires insertion of central venous catheter or IO. Fluid replacement is important during the first 24 HR. 99. A nurse is caring for a client who has a central venous access device and notes the tubing has become disconnected. The client develops dyspnea and tachycardia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. Obtain ABG values b. Perform an ECG c. Turn the client to his left side d. Clamp the catheter Rationale: ATI MS pg. 299 a pressure change during tubing changes can lead to an air embolism. Clamp the catheter immediately and place the client on his left side in Trendelenburg position to trap air. 100.A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has impaired immune system due to chemotherapy. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Wash your perineal area 2 times each day with antimicrobial soap b. Change the water in your drinking glass every 4 hours c. Wash your toothbrush in the dishwasher once each month d. Change your pet litter box daily 101. A nurse is caring for a client who has advanced liver disease. Which of the following laboratory results should the nurse monitor when assessing the client? a. Serum Ammonia b. Glucose level c. Phosphate level d. Serum troponin Rationale: For advanced liver disease, you check Serum Ammonia (usually elevated) 102. A nurse is caring for a client who has admitted with nausea, vomiting, and a possible bowel obstruction. An NG tube is placed and set to low intermittent suction. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? a. The client reports being extremely thirsty with a sore throat b. The amount of drainage is gradually decreasing c. The client’s abdomen becomes distended and firm d. The drainage is bright green in color with brown fecal material Rationale: 103. A nurse is caring for a client who takes Lisinopril for HTN. Which of the following client statements indicates an adverse effect of the medication? a. I have a heightened sense of taste b. I have a nagging, dry cough c. I have to urinate frequently d. I seem to be bruising more easily Rationale: ATI MS pg. 227 Teach the client to report a cough, which is an adverse effect of ACE inhibitors. The client should notify the provider of this adverse effect, as the medication can be discontinued due to its persistent nature and occasional relationship to angioedema (swelling of the tissues in the throat that can progress to a life‑threatening obstruction). Teach the client to reports manifestations of heart Failure (edema). 104. A nurse is caring for a client who has an endotracheal tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to verify tube placement? a. Deflate the cuff to check the tube placement b. Place the client’s head and neck in a flexed position c. Observe for symmetry of chest expansion d. Document the tube length where it passes the chin 105. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has chronic urinary tract infections. The client has a prescription for ciprofloxacin 250 mg PO twice daily. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? a. Take a laxative to prevent constipations b. Take an antacid 30 min before taking the medication c. Monitor heart rate once daily d. Drink 2 to 3 L of fluid daily Rationale: ATI MS pg. 388 Nursing Care: Promote fluid intake up to 3 L daily. 106. A nurse is caring for a client who presents to the emergency department after experiencing a heat stroke. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Apply a cooling blanket. b. Assess axillary temperature every 15 min. c. Administer an antipyretic d. Administer lactated Ringers. Rationale: Confirmed 107. A nurse is presenting an in-service program about Parkinson’s disease (PD). Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? a. PD cause clients to have an increased sympathetic nervous system response b. PD results in the development of neurofibrillary tangles within the client’s brain c. PD results from a decreased amount of dopamine in the client’s brain d. PD manifestations worse due to the clients decreased production of acetylcholine. Rationale: Confirmed see Endocrine notes. 108. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who is to undergo open heart surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider as a contraindication to receiving heparin? a. Thrombocytopenia b. Thalassemia c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. COPD Rationale: p.323 ATI Pharm; answer sheet 109. A nurse is assessing a client who has skeletal traction for a femoral fracture. The nurse notes that the weights are testing on the floor. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. Pull the client up in bed b. Tie knots in the ropes near the pulleys to shorten them c. Increase the elevation of the affected extremity d. Remove one of the weights (NO) Rationale: Confirmed on answer sheet 110. A nurse is reviewing a medical record of a client who has acute gout. The nurse expects an increase in which of the following laboratory results? a. Intrinsic factor b. Chloride level c. Uric acid d. Creatinine kinase Rationale: Leadership 7.0 page 559 and 561 (Confirmed answer sheet) ● Gout, also known as gouty arthritis, is a systemic disorder caused by hyperuricemia (increased serum uric acid). Urate levels can be affected by medications, diet, and overproduction in the body. This can cause uric crystal deposits to form in the joints, and a gout attack can occur. ● Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis. Gout is a systemic disease caused by a disruption in purine metabolism in which uric acid crystals care deposited in the joints and body tissues. Gout is classified as either primary or secondary. ○ Primary gout: ■ Most common ■ Uric acid production is greater than excretion of it by the kidney. ■ Can have genetic component ■ Middle-and older-adult males (peak onset between ages 40 and 50), as well as postmenopausal women are commonly affected. ○ Secondary gout: ■ Caused by another disease or condition (chronic kidney failure, excessive diuretic use) that causes excessive uric acid in the blood ■ Treatment is based on treating the underlying condition ■ Can affect people of any age. 111. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start furosemide therapy for heart failure. Which of the following statements indicates that the client understands a potential adverse effect of this medication? a. “I will check my pulse before I take this medication.” b. “I’ll check my blood pressure so it doesn’t get too high.” c. “I’m going to include more cantaloupe in my diet.” (p. 4115) d. “I will try to limit foods that contain salt.” Show Less [Show More]

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