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ATI RENAL MC EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is preparing to give a client information about an
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. The nurse
should explain that the purpose of the test is to assess for which
of the following disorders?
a. Cushing's
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Pheochromocytoma
d. Addison's - ANSWER-d
measures cortisol response to ACTH - response is absent or
diminished in pt's with primary adrenal insufficiency
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and
developed peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following
measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injuries to his
feet?
a. Examine the skin and feet weekly for alterations in skin integrity
b. Monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer
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c. Shop for shoes early in the day
d. Round the edges of toenails when trimming - ANSWER-b
less than 110 degrees
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has type 1 diabetes
mellitus about how to prevent complications during illness. Which
of the following statements indicates that the client understands
the teaching?
a. "I should stop taking my insulin if I feel nauseous"
b. "I will test my urine for protein when I start to feel ill"
c. "I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250"
d. "I should check my blood glucose level every 8 hrs" -
ANSWER-c
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has
diabetes insipidus and has a new prescription for desmopressin
nasal spray. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Breathe deeply while using the nasal spray
b. Blow nose gently prior to using the nasal spray
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c. Administer the nasal spray while in a side-lying position
Instill the medication four times a day - ANSWER-b
can interfere with absorption
A nurse is managing the care of a client who is postoperative and
experiencing acute adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Administer IV hydrocortisone sodium succinate
b. Give oral spironolactone
c. Infuse 1 unit of platelets
Restrict daily fluid intake - ANSWER-a
A nurse is caring for a client undergoing screening for primary
Cushing's disease. The nurse should expect that which of the
following laboratory findings to be elevated?
a. Lymphocyte count
b. Serum potassium
c. Serum calcium
d. Blood glucose - ANSWER-d
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A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Moon face
b. Weight gain
c. Serum calcium 12.8
d. Serum sodium 150 - ANSWER-c
A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hr after a total
thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
a. Laryngeal stridor
b. Productive cough
c. Pain with hyperextension of the neck
d. Hoarse, weak voice - ANSWER-a
harsh, high-pitched sound on inspiration that indicates
airway obstruction
ATI RENAL MC EXAM LATEST 2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED|| ||BRANDNEW!!!||
A nurse is preparing to give a client information about an
adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test. The nurse
should explain that the purpose of the test is to assess for which
of the following disorders?
a. Cushing's
b. Hyperthyroidism
c. Pheochromocytoma
d. Addison's - ANSWER-d
measures cortisol response to ACTH - response is absent or
diminished in pt's with primary adrenal insufficiency
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and
developed peripheral neuropathy. Which of the following
measures should the nurse recommend to prevent injuries to his
feet?
a. Examine the skin and feet weekly for alterations in skin integrity
b. Monitor the temperature of bath water with a thermometer
,2|Page
c. Shop for shoes early in the day
d. Round the edges of toenails when trimming - ANSWER-b
less than 110 degrees
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has type 1 diabetes
mellitus about how to prevent complications during illness. Which
of the following statements indicates that the client understands
the teaching?
a. "I should stop taking my insulin if I feel nauseous"
b. "I will test my urine for protein when I start to feel ill"
c. "I will call my doctor if my blood sugar is more than 250"
d. "I should check my blood glucose level every 8 hrs" -
ANSWER-c
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has
diabetes insipidus and has a new prescription for desmopressin
nasal spray. Which of the following instructions should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Breathe deeply while using the nasal spray
b. Blow nose gently prior to using the nasal spray
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c. Administer the nasal spray while in a side-lying position
Instill the medication four times a day - ANSWER-b
can interfere with absorption
A nurse is managing the care of a client who is postoperative and
experiencing acute adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take?
a. Administer IV hydrocortisone sodium succinate
b. Give oral spironolactone
c. Infuse 1 unit of platelets
Restrict daily fluid intake - ANSWER-a
A nurse is caring for a client undergoing screening for primary
Cushing's disease. The nurse should expect that which of the
following laboratory findings to be elevated?
a. Lymphocyte count
b. Serum potassium
c. Serum calcium
d. Blood glucose - ANSWER-d
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A nurse is assessing a client who has adrenal insufficiency.
Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
a. Moon face
b. Weight gain
c. Serum calcium 12.8
d. Serum sodium 150 - ANSWER-c
A nurse is monitoring a client's status 24 hr after a total
thyroidectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse
report to the provider?
a. Laryngeal stridor
b. Productive cough
c. Pain with hyperextension of the neck
d. Hoarse, weak voice - ANSWER-a
harsh, high-pitched sound on inspiration that indicates
airway obstruction
