ATI CAPSTONE MED SURG (VERSION 1 & VERSION 2) LATEST EACH VERSION CONTAINS 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS | AGRADE

a nurse is reviewing the ABG results of a client who the provider suspects has metabolic acidosis. what would the nurse expect to see Correct ans - pH below 7.35 a pt is experiencing SOB, fatigue, JVD, the nurse auscultates a third heart sound (S3), what should the nurse anticipate as the cause of these s/s Correct ans - HF a nurse is administering potassium chloride elixer 40mEq divided into 2 equal doses every 12 hours, available is 6.7 mEq/5mL. how many mL shouldthe nurse administer per dose? Correct ans - 30mL a nurse is caring for a pt in the ED who was just admitted with chest pain,possible acute coronary syndrome. what should the nurse do first? Correct ans - administer sublingual nitroglycerin (treat chest pain to reduce cardiac tissue damage) a nurse is caring for pt who is experiencing ventricular tachycardia with a pulse, the RRT is at the bedside. what electrical intervention should be usedto correct this dysrhythmia? Correct ans - synchronized cardioversion (tx for afib, SVT, and v tach with a pulse) a nurse is caring for an adult pt who is experiencing delayed wound healing,which of the following interventions should the nurse take? Correct ans - monitor serum albumin levels and notify provider if below 3.5g/dL (lack of protein increases the risk for a delay in wound healing and infection) a nurse is teaching a client who has pre-dialysis ESKD about diet, what should be included? Correct ans - reduce intake of foods high in potassium