ATI NURS 531 Med Surg Proctored Exam

A client presents to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a hypophysectomy. What is the nurse's priority postoperative intervention?

A nurse is reviewing a patient's tissue biopsy report. The result is positive for cancer and is classified as Tis N0 M0. How should the nurse interpret this result?

A nurse is planning care for a patient who is dizzy and lightheaded from severe dehydration over the past 72 hours. Which of the following is an appropriate nursing action?

A nurse is caring for a patient who has deep vein thrombosis and has been on heparin continuous infusion for 5 days. The provider prescribes warfarin PO without discontinuing the heparin. The client a

The nurse has educated the patient with a shellfish allergy about signs and symptoms of angioedema. Which patient statement requires further nursing education?

After teaching a patient with bacterial cystitis who is prescribed phenazopyridine, the nurse assesses the patient’s understanding. Which statement made by the patient indicates a correct understandin

What is the most important precaution to prevent harm that a nurse will teach a patient who is prescribed to take the anticoagulant drug warfarin?

The physician orders Ampicillin 2 grams on call for the OR. The pharmacy has provided Ampicillin 2 grams in 50 mL of normal saline to infuse over 30 minutes. The drop factor on the tubing is 10 gtt/mL

The patient has a platelet count of 34,000/mm³. Which action should the nurse take first?

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient who has been newly diagnosed with Grave's Disease and prescribed methimazole?

The nurse knows that this medication reduces the symptoms of an acute asthma attack rapidly.

A patient is prescribed alendronate (Fosamax). Which statement indicates that the patient understands teaching about this drug?

A patient presents with the following ABGs: pH: 7.45 PaCO₂: 46 HCO₃⁻: 34 What is the nurse's interpretation of the results?

A nurse is reviewing the diagnostic test results of an older adult female client who is preoperative for a knee arthroplasty. The nurse should notify the surgeon of which of the following results?

A patient with heart failure has received sublingual nitroglycerin and intravenous furosemide for pulmonary edema. What is the priority nursing intervention?

What information does the nurse teach a women's group about osteoporosis?

A nurse has taught a patient about dietary changes that can reduce the chances of developing colorectal cancer. What patient statement indicates the nurse needs to provide additional teaching?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease. For which complications should the nurse monitor?

A nurse assesses patients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for developing obstructive sleep apnea?

A patient diagnosed with a brain tumor is receiving phenytoin. The patient's partner questions the use of the drug, since there is no history of a seizure disorder. What response should the nurse prov

The nurse is teaching a client with diabetes about self-care. Which activity does the nurse teach that can safely decrease insulin needs?

A nurse assesses a patient with Cushing's disease. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

While assessing a client with overactive bladder, the nurse discovers the client also has the following health problems. Which health problem could be made worse by the anticholinergic medication tolt

A nurse reviews the chart of a patient who has Crohn's disease and a draining fistula. Which documentation would alert the nurse to urgently contact the provider for additional prescriptions?