ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Proctored Exam with NGN Questions and Answers with Rationale

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with NGN Questions and Answers with Rationale
Section 1: Cardiovascular & Hematological Disorders
Question 1

Question: A nurse is assessing a client who is scheduled for a coronary artery
bypass graft (CABG) surgery and is crying softly. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?

Options:

A. Tell the client that everything will be fine.

B. Ask the client to talk about their feelings.

C. Contact the provider to cancel the surgery.

D. Reassure the client that the surgical team is experienced.

Correct Answer: B. Ask the client to talk about their feelings.

Rationale: Therapeutic communication encourages the client to express anxiety
and concerns rather than giving false reassurance or minimizing their
feelings.

Question 2

Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving a transfusion of
packed red blood cells (PRBCs) and develops lower back pain, anxiety, and
a fever of 39 oC (102.2 o F). Which of the following actions should the nurse
take first?

Options:

A. Administer diphenhydramine IV.

B. Stop the transfusion immediately.