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ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM
(2026) BRAND NEW 100% Correct
Answers graded A+ Guaranteed
Success, EXAMS OF NURSING
Following admission, a client with a vascular occlusion of the right lower extremity calls the
nurse and reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions
should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort? - --ANS---Obtain a pair of slipper socks
for the client.
A nurse is caring for a client is who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP). Which of the following is the priority finding for the nurse report to the
provider? - --ANS---Thick, red-colored urine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription
for a hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket? - --ANS---Shivering
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A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - --
ANS---"I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is
postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? - --ANS---Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing
metabolic acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? - --ANS---
Hyperventilation
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following a cataract extraction. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - --ANS---Avoid bending at the waist
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has been taking digoxin 0.25 mg daily.
The client refuses breakfast and reports nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first? - --ANS---Check the client's vital signs.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The
nurse suspects the client's wound is infected because the drainage from the dressing is yellow
and thick. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as the type of drainage found?
- --ANS---Purulent
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client following arthroscopic surgery. To prevent
postoperative complications which of the following actions should be reinforced during the
teaching? - --ANS---Administer an opioid analgesic to the client 30 min prior to initiating CPM
exercises.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) - --ANS---1) Dyspnea 2) Barrel chest 3)
Clubbing of the fingers 4) Shallow respirations
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a basal skull fracture. When performing morning
hygiene care, the nurse notices a thin stream of clear drainage coming from out of the client's
right nostril. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - --ANS---Test the
drainage for glucose.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at T-4. The nurse should recognize that
the client is at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse take to prevent autonomic dysreflexia? - --ANS---Prevent bladder distention.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for endometrial cancer. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect the client to report? - --ANS---Abnormal vaginal
bleeding
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A nurse is caring for a client following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured
femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? - --ANS---Altered level of
consciousness
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a wedge
resection of the left lung and has a chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority
finding the nurse should report to the provider? - --ANS---Abdomen is distended
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal
conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - --ANS---
Change the ostomy pouch daily
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a removal of the pituitary gland.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? - --ANS---Change the nasal
drip pad as needed.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily
following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed
for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects? - --ANS---To
prevent blood clotting
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - --ANS---Loss of peripheral vision
ATI MED SURG PROCTORED EXAM
(2026) BRAND NEW 100% Correct
Answers graded A+ Guaranteed
Success, EXAMS OF NURSING
Following admission, a client with a vascular occlusion of the right lower extremity calls the
nurse and reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet. Which of the following nursing actions
should the nurse take to promote the client's comfort? - --ANS---Obtain a pair of slipper socks
for the client.
A nurse is caring for a client is who is 4 hr postoperative following a transurethral resection of
the prostate (TURP). Which of the following is the priority finding for the nurse report to the
provider? - --ANS---Thick, red-colored urine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription
for a hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket? - --ANS---Shivering
,2|Page
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? - --
ANS---"I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is
postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse take
first? - --ANS---Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing
metabolic acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? - --ANS---
Hyperventilation
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client following a cataract extraction. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the teaching? - --ANS---Avoid bending at the waist
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and has been taking digoxin 0.25 mg daily.
The client refuses breakfast and reports nausea. Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first? - --ANS---Check the client's vital signs.
A nurse is caring for a client who is 3 days postoperative following a cholecystectomy. The
nurse suspects the client's wound is infected because the drainage from the dressing is yellow
and thick. Which of the following findings should the nurse report as the type of drainage found?
- --ANS---Purulent
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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client following arthroscopic surgery. To prevent
postoperative complications which of the following actions should be reinforced during the
teaching? - --ANS---Administer an opioid analgesic to the client 30 min prior to initiating CPM
exercises.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has emphysema. Which of the following findings
should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.) - --ANS---1) Dyspnea 2) Barrel chest 3)
Clubbing of the fingers 4) Shallow respirations
A nurse is caring for a client who sustained a basal skull fracture. When performing morning
hygiene care, the nurse notices a thin stream of clear drainage coming from out of the client's
right nostril. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - --ANS---Test the
drainage for glucose.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a spinal cord injury at T-4. The nurse should recognize that
the client is at risk for autonomic dysreflexia. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse take to prevent autonomic dysreflexia? - --ANS---Prevent bladder distention.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for endometrial cancer. Which of the
following findings should the nurse expect the client to report? - --ANS---Abnormal vaginal
bleeding
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A nurse is caring for a client following an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured
femur. Which of the following findings is the nurse's priority? - --ANS---Altered level of
consciousness
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is 2 hours postoperative following a wedge
resection of the left lung and has a chest tube to suction. Which of the following is the priority
finding the nurse should report to the provider? - --ANS---Abdomen is distended
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about how to care for a newly created ileal
conduit. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? - --ANS---
Change the ostomy pouch daily
A nurse is assisting in the plan of care for a client who had a removal of the pituitary gland.
Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan? - --ANS---Change the nasal
drip pad as needed.
A nurse is caring for a client who asks why she is being prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily
following a myocardial infarction. The nurse should instruct the client that aspirin is prescribed
for clients who have coronary artery disease for which of the following effects? - --ANS---To
prevent blood clotting
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has open-angle glaucoma. Which of the following
findings should the nurse expect? - --ANS---Loss of peripheral vision
