ATI Med-Surg Exam GRADED A+ ANSWERS 2024

ATI Med-Surg Exam GRADED A+ ANSWERS 2024 A nurse is caring for a client who has a WBC count of 20,000/mm3. Which of the following WBC abnormalities is consistent with the findings? A. Neutropenia B. Leukocytosis C. Left shift D. Leukopenia - B. Leukocytosis (WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3 , which indicate inflammation or infection.) A nurse is reviewing the laboratory findings of a client who has measles. The nurse should expect an increase in which of the following types of WBCs? A. Neutrophils B. Basophils C. Lymphocytes D. Eosinophils - C. Lymphocytes (increase with viral infections, such as measles, mumps, and mononucleosis.) A nurse is preparing to administer a scratch test to a client who has possible food and environmental allergies. Which of the following actions should the nurse perform prior to the procedure? (Select all that apply.) A. Cleanse the pt skin with povidone-iodine. B. Ask the pt about previous reactions to allergens. C. Ask the client about medications taken the past several days. D. Inform the client to expect itching at one site. E. Obtain emergency resuscitation equipment. - B. Ask the pt about previous reactions to allergens. C. Ask the client about medications taken the past several days. (Antihistamines and corticosteroids can suppress reactions.) D. Inform the client to expect itching at one site. E. Obtain emergency resuscitation equipment. Leukopenia - total WBC count less than 4,000/mm3. It can indicate drug toxicity, autoimmune disease, bone marrow failure, and some overwhelming infections Leukocytosis - total WBC count greater than 10,000/mm3. It can indicate inflammation, infection, some malignancies, trauma, dehydration, stress, steroid use, and thyroid storm. Neutropenia - neutrophil count less than 2,000/mm3. Occurs in clients who have viral or overwhelming bacterial infections, or are undergoing radiation or chemotherapy. A nurse is reviewing strategies to promote comfort with a client who received an immunization. Which of the following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.) A. Massage the injection site. B. Apply a cool compress to the injection site. C. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. D. Use the affected extremity. E. Apply an antimicrobial ointment to the injection site. - B. Apply a cool compress to the injection site. C. Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen. D. Use the affected extremity. A nurse is preparing to administer a varicella immunization to a client. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask? A. "Are you allergic to eggs?" B. "Are you allergic to baker's yeast?" C. "Are you pregnant?" D. "Do you have a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome?" - C. Are you pregnant A nurse in an outpatient clinic is collecting data from a client who reports night sweats and fatigue. The client's temperature is 38.1 C (100.6 F) orally. The client is afraid he has HIV. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all) A. Meas