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Ambulatory Patient (Outpatient) - Answer Patient who goes into the surgical area the day of surgery and returns home the same day ASA Physical Status Classification System - Answer American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), system that assess the fitness of patients for surgery Atelectasis - Answer Collapse of lung tissue; can occur postoperatively if the patient does not change positions and breathe deeply Autologous Donation - Answer Blood donation given by the patient b...

A nurse teaches clients at a community center about risks for dehydration. Which client is at greatest risk for dehydration? - Answer A 76-year-old who is cognitively impaired A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits dehydration-induced confusion. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? - Answer Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula. After teaching a client who is being treated for dehydration, a nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which statement indicates the ...

Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing - Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care (Evolve) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius, Cherie R. Rebar& Nicole M. Heimgartner |ISBN: 9780323878265| Latest Updated 2025/2026| Complete Guide A+

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is acidotic. The nurse asks the charge nurse why the client is breathing rapidly. What response by the charge nurse is best? a. Anxiety is causing the client to breathe rapidly. b. The client is trying to get rid of excess body acids. c. The rapid respirations cause buildup of bicarbonate. d. An increased respiratory rate is due to increased metabolism. - Answer ANS: B The client is acidotic, and the respiratory system is attempting to compensate by ...

1. The nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished peripheral sensation. Which statement would the nurse include in this client's teaching? a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet." b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation." c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking." d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure injuries from your shoes." - Answer ANS: C Older clients with decreased sensation are at risk of i...

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The nurse learning about infection discovers that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection? a. Colonization by host bacteria b. Gastrointestinal secretions c. Inflammatory processes d. Skin and mucous membranes - Answer ANS: D The skin and mucous membranes are two of the most important barriers against infection. The other options are also barriers, but are considered secondary to skin and mucous membranes. A nursing manager is concerned about the number of i...

TEST BANK FOR Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care , 2-Volume Set (Evolve: Student Resources) 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius , ISBN: 9780323878272 |Chapter 1-74| Questions & Answers with Rationales, Guide A+

TEST BANK FOR Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care , 2-Volume Set (Evolve: Student Resources) 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius , ISBN: 9780323878272 |Chapter 1-74| Questions & Answers with Rationales, Guide A+

Which client does the oncoming ED nurse see first when assigned to care for four clients? A) 21-year-old with a skin rash who has been waiting two hours to see a provider B) 30-year-old with influenza who has infusing IV fluids and is resting quietly C) 47-year-old who fell off of a curb resulting in a sprained ankle D) 56-year-old reporting chest pain and diaphoresis that started 30 minutes prior - Answer D This client should be seen first since he or she has an emergent condition t...

A nurse caring for a client with sickle cell disease (SCD) reviews the client's laboratory test results. Which finding would the nurse report to the primary health care provider? a. Creatinine: 2.9 mg/dL (256 mcmol/L) b. Hematocrit: 30% c. Sodium: 146 mEq/L (146 mmol/L) d. White blood cell count: 12,000/mm3 (12 x 109/L) - Answer ANS: A An elevated creatinine indicates kidney damage, which occurs in SCD. A hematocrit level of 30% is an expected finding, as is a slightly elevated white...

1. The nurse teaches an 80-year-old client with diminished peripheral sensation. Which statement would the nurse include in this client's teaching? a. "Place soft rugs in your bathroom to decrease pain in your feet." b. "Bathe in warm water to increase your circulation." c. "Look at the placement of your feet when walking." d. "Walk barefoot to decrease pressure injuries from your shoes." - Answer ANS: C Older clients with decreased sensation are at risk of i...

The nurse learning about infection discovers that which factor is the best and most important barrier to infection? a. Colonization by host bacteria b. Gastrointestinal secretions c. Inflammatory processes d. Skin and mucous membranes - Answer ANS: D The skin and mucous membranes are two of the most important barriers against infection. The other options are also barriers, but are considered secondary to skin and mucous membranes. A nursing manager is concerned about the number of i...

FULL TEST BANK FOR MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING CONCEPTS FOR CLINICAL JUDGEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE CARE 11TH EDITION | ISBN: 9780323878265

Test Bank for Medical-Surgical Nursing - Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care (Evolve) EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius, Cherie R. Rebar& Nicole M. Heimgartner |ISBN: 9780323878265| Latest Updated 2025/2026| Complete Guide A+

TEST BANK for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care 11th Edition by Donna D. Ignatavicius, All 65 chapters

1. A nurse is caring for a client who is acidotic. The nurse asks the charge nurse why the client is breathing rapidly. What response by the charge nurse is best? a. Anxiety is causing the client to breathe rapidly. b. The client is trying to get rid of excess body acids. c. The rapid respirations cause buildup of bicarbonate. d. An increased respiratory rate is due to increased metabolism. - Answer ANS: B The client is acidotic, and the respiratory system is attempting to compensate by ...

TEST BANK For Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care, by Donna D. Ignatavicius, 2025/2026 All chapters 1 – 69TEST BANK For Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care, by Donna D. Ignatavicius, 2025/2026 All chapters 1 – 69TEST BANK For Medical-Surgical Nursing 10th Edition Concepts for Interprofessional Collaborative Care, by Donna D. Ignatavicius, 2025/2026 All chapters 1 – 69TEST BANK For Medica...