ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2019 A with options LATEST EXAM GRADED A+ Last document update:   ago

a nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? - ANSWER hypokalemia Lactulose works by stimulating the production of excess stools to rid the body of excess ammonia. These excessive stools can result in hypokalemia and dehydration. a nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation...

MED SURG 2 RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL ONLINE PRACTICE 2019 A FOR NGN ANSWERS LATEST EXAM GRADED A+ Last document update:   ago

A nurse is assessing a client who has had a plaster cast applied to their left leg 2 hr ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER Check that one finger fits between the cast and the leg. To make sure the cast is not too tight, the nurse should be able to slide one finger under the cast. It is not uncommon for casts to loosen as swelling subsides, but that should not be an issue 2 hr after application. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has eso...

ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice A QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS 2022/2023 Last document update:   ago

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following an upper gastrointestinal series with barium contrast. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? Increase fluid intake Rationale: Increasing fluid intake will help to prevent constipation. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to facilitate the elimination of the barium used during the test. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treat...