ATI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+

ATI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE A QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 GRADED A+ A nurse is evaluating a client's use of a cane. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication of correct use? The top of the cane is parallel to the client's waist. When walking, the client moves the cane 46 cm (18 in) forward. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. The client moves her stronger limb forward with the cane. The client holds the cane on the stronger side of her body. A nurse receives report about a client who has 0.9% sodium chloride infusing IV at 125 mL/hr. When the nurse performs the initial assessment, he notes that the client has received only 80 mL over the last 2 hr. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Check the IV tubing for obstruction. A nurse is caring for a client who requires an NG tube for stomach decompression. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when inserting the NG tube? Position the client with the head of the bed elevated to 30° prior to insertion of the NG tube. Remove the NG tube if the client begins to gag or choke. Apply suction to the NG tube prior to insertion. Have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the esophagus. Have the client take sips of water to promote insertion of the NG tube into the esophagus. A nurse is reviewing a client's fluid and electrolyte status. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider? Potassium 5.4 mEq/L BUN 15 mg/dL This value is within the expected reference range of 10 to 20 mg/dL. Creatinine 0.8 mg/dL This value is within the expected reference range of 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL for women 41 to 60 years of age and 0.6 to 1.3 mg/dL for men 41 to 60 years of age. Even for clients within younger and older age ranges (with the exception of newborn through 9 years of age), 0.8 mg/dL is within the expected reference range for creatinine. Sodium 143 mEq/L This value is within the expected reference range of 136 to 145 mEq/L. Potassium 5.4 mEq/L This value is above the expected reference range of 3.5 to 5 mEq/L, so the nurse should report this finding to the provider. This client is at risk for dysrhythmias.