A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with a client who has
atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans fat.
b.) I will limit meat portion t...
ATI Med Surg PROCTORED EXAM A nurse is reinforcing teaching about lowering fat & cholesterol in diet with a client who has atherosclerosis. Which of the following responses by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a.) I will list baked good to those containing trans fat. b.) I will limit meat portion to 3 ounces per meal. c.) I will use palm oil in my cooking. d.) I will increase my consumption of 2 percent milk. - correct answersAnswer: b. I will limit meat port ion to 3 ounces per meal. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hyperthyroidism & is taking propylthiouracil. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the medication is effective? a.) "I have less oily skin". b.) "I no longer take a stool softener". c.) "No longer feel nervous". d.) "I continue to lose weight". - correct answersAnswer: b. "No longer feel nervous". A nurse is inserting an indwelling catheter for a client. The client reports pain when the nurse attempts to in flate the balloon. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a.) Continue to slowly inflate the balloon. b.) Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter. c.) Gently pull on the catheter to check for resistance. d.) Instruct the client t o bear down as if to void. - correct answersAnswer: b. Aspirate the fluid before advancing the catheter. A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease. The client displays difficulty using utensils while eating mealtime. For which of the following inter disciplinary team members should the nurse recommend a referral? a.) Occupational therapist. b.) Physical therapist. c.) Recreational therapist. d.) Speech therapist. - correct answersAnswer: a. Occupational therapist. A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is scheduled for colonoscopy. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure? a.) I will need arrangements for a ride home. b.) I should call the doctor if I feel bloated after the procedure. c.) I plan to eat light breakfast the morning of the procedure. d.) I can expect to have a sore throat from the breathing tube. - correct answersAnswer: a. I will need arrangements for a ride home. A nurse is preparing to enter the room o f a client who has tuberculosis. Which of the following personal protective equipment should the nurse wear? a.) No breather mask. b.) Surgical mask. c.) Respirator mask. d.) Venturi mask. - correct answersAnswer: c.) Respirator mask. A nurse is carin g for an older adult client who has constipation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a.) Instruct the client to limit activity. b.) Encourage a low residue diet. c.) Provide a glass of warm water before breakfast. d.) Offer foods hig h in potassium. - correct answersAnswer: b. Encourage a low residue diet. A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been admitted with suspected appendicitis. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority to report to the provider? a.) WBC count 15,000/mm3 b.) Loss of appetite. c.) Rigid board like abdomen. d.) Temperature of 37.8 c. - correct answersAnswer: c.) Rigid board like abdomen. A nurse is collecting data from a female client during an initial health assessment. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a risk fact for osteoporosis? a.) Uses a beclomethason inhaler. b.) Applies an estrogen vaginal cream daily. c.) Walks 30 mins per day. d.) Includes canned sardines in her diet. - correct answersAnswer: b . Applies an estrogen vaginal cream daily. A nurse is collecting data from a client who began taking catopril 2 days ago. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately? a.) Dizziness.
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