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ATI RN MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM- LATEST 100% CORRECT STUDY GUIDE.Q$A WITH RATIONALES. 1.A nurse is assessing a client who is 12hr postoperative following a colon resection. Which of the following findi ngs should the nurse report to the surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. Gastric pH of 3.0 Rationale: Normal Hgb is 13-18M g/dl, 12-16 g/dl. This may indicate a possible hemorrhag...

Med – Surg Chapter 52: Assessment and Management of Patients With Endocrine Disorders Question A client has a decreased level of thyroid hormone being excreted. What will the feedback loop do to maintain the level of thyroid hormone required to maintain homeostatic stability? • Stimulate more hormones using the negative feedback system Question A client has been diagnosed with myxedema from long-standing hypothyroidism. What clinical manifestations of this disorder does the nurs...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). Thenurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurseinclude in the plan of care? a....

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 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 surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. 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 in...

HESI RN MEDSURG 2021/2022 EXAM PACK ACTUAL EXAMBEST FOR 2022 EXAM REVIEW HESI RN MED SURG/ACTUAL EXAM THIS FILE WAS TESTED APRIL 2022 Answers included 1. An adult client is diagnosed with restlessleg syndrome and isreferred to the sleep clinic. The healthcare provider prescribes ferrous sulfate 325 mg pO daily. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor? a. Serum iron and ferritin b. Platelet count and hematocrit c. Neutrophils and eosinophils d. Serum electrolytes 2. The nu...

ATI MEDSURG PROCTORED EXAM 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 surgeon? 1. Heart rate 90/min 2. Absent bowel sounds → normal findings after major bowel surgery; takes several days to return to normal. 3. Hgb 8.2 g/dl 4. 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 in...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?...

MED SURG: CHAPTER 17 FLUID, ELECTROLYTE, AND ACID-BASE IMBALANCES The nurse is caring for a patient with a massive burn injury and possible hypovolemia. Which assessment data will be of most concern to the nurse? a. Blood pressure is 90/40 mm Hg. b. Urine output is 30 mL over the last hour. c. Oral fluid intake is 100 mL for the last 8 hours. d. There is prolonged skin tenting over the sternum. - Answer A A patient who has a small cell carcinoma of the lung develops syndrome o...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?...

Swift River Medical-Surgical cases All 2022. Ann Rails - Educational - Increased Fall Risk - Increased Health Change - Increased Pain - Increased Psychological Needs - Normal Sensorium - Normal Ann Rails - Acute pain Impaired comfort Impaired mobility Disturbed sensory perception Fall, risk for Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction Ann Rails - Scenario #1 Use therapeutic Educate pt. Evaluate pt. learning Place call light Document Scenario #2 Wash and glove hands Assess Provide comfort measures No...