ATI Capstone Med Surg Assessment questions and answers

a nurse is assessing a pt who has a history of migraine headaches with aura and reports feeling a "migraine coming on", the nurse should expect the pt to report what manifestation - ans --visual disturbance a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new diagnosis of MS about visual changes she might experience as the disease progresses, what would she include? - ans --double vision a nurse is teaching a pt who has asthma about using a peak flow meter, when a yellow zone meter reading appears, the nurse should instruct the pt to take which of the following actions - ans --take prescribed relief meds a nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what manifestation would indicate they are experiencing the crisis - ans --hypotension (aldosterone deficit) a nurse is caring for pt who has acute gastritis and is NPO, the pt has a new prescription to resume oral intake, what item should the nurse offer the pt - ans --gelatin a nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a barium swallow, what statement indicates understanding of the teaching? - ans --i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in a nurse is caring for pt who is undergoing a liver biopsy, what instruction should the nurse provide to the pt following the procedure - ans --lie on your right side a nurse is teaching a pt who has a hiat al hernia about dietary selections to maintain lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure, what choice by the pt indicates understanding - ans --cheddar cheese (avoid fried, fatty, peppermint, caffeine, tomatoes, citrus fruits, and alcohol)