Exam (elaborations) ATI Practice Assessment- Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice A 2016 Practice Assessment- Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice A 2016 A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and a new prescription f

Exam (elaborations) ATI Practice Assessment- Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice A 2016 Practice Assessment- Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice A 2016 A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney disease and a new prescription for erythropoietin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? “I should take calcium supplements, so the medication will work better in my system.” “I am taking this medication to increase my energy level.” “This medication can cause my blood pressure to drop.” “I will not need to restrict protein in my diet while taking this medication.” A nurse in a provider's office is caring for a client who requests sildenafil to treat erectile dysfunction. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? You might need to take a stool softerner while taking this medication. You will not be able to use sildenafil if you have diabetes. You will need to limit your caffeine intake if you start taking sildenafil. You will not be able to use sildenafil if you are taking nitroglycerin. A nurse is caring for client who has a new diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following is the priority assessment finding that the nurse should report to the provider? Restlessness T3 level 215 ng/dL Blood pressure 170/80 mm Hg Decreased weight A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is receiving change-of-shift report on four clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as having the greatest risk for developing an infection? A client who has a closed fracture of the arm and is receiving an opioid pain medication A client who has COPD and is receiving steroid therapy A client who is postoperative following a laparoscopic appendectomy and is receiving an antibiotic A client who has a deep vein thrombosis and is receiving anticoagulant therapy A nurse in an emergency department is assessing an older adult client who has a fractured wrist following a fall. During the assessment, the client states,