VATI Med Surg exam 2024 with 100% correct answers

A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects? - correct answer Thinning of the skin. Only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin to avoid atrophy. A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure? - correct answer Frothy sputum Pink-tinged frothy sputum can be an early indication of pulmonary edema and can be life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse should notify the provider immediately. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and fingers. The client's ABGs are: pH 7.48, PCO2 30 mm Hg, HCO3- 24 mEq/L, PaO2 85 mm Hg. Which of thefollowing acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing? - correct answer Respiratory alkalosis - The pH is alkaline (increased) - PCO2 is decreased representing alveolar hyperventilation & resultant respiratory alkalosis A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - correct answer Osteoporosis Bone become thinner as a result of mineral loss & nitrogen depletion. A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the followin