ATI Capstone Med Surg Questions with correct 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 Correct Answer - 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? Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - take prescribed relief meds a nurse is assessing a pt who has Addison's disease, what manifestation would indicate they are experiencing the crisis Correct Answer - 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 Correct Answer - gelatin a nurse is providing education to a pt who is scheduled for a barium swallow, what statement indicates understanding of the teaching? Correct Answer - i will remove my metal jewelry before coming in