VATI RN MED SURG ADULT /ATI MED-SURG ADULT PROCTORED EXAM 2019 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS(UPDATED)

VATI RN MED SURG ADULT /ATI MED-SURG ADULT PROCTORED EXAM 2019 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS(UPDATED) 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? Thinning of the skin delayed healing MY A NSWER Thinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoid preparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin because topical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which can result in thinning of the skin. 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? Frothy sputum MY A NSWER The nurse should identify that frothy sputum, dyspnea, and wheezing are manifestations of left-sided heart failure. Treatment includes fluid restriction and diuretics to decrease preload and reduce pulmonary congestion. 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 the following acid-base imbalances should the nurse identify that the client is experiencing? Respiratory alkalosis MA nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a common finding with Cushing's syndrome. Bones become thinner as a result of mineral loss and nitrogen depletion, VATI RN MED SURG ADULT /ATI MED-SURG ADULT PROCTORED EXAM 2019 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS(UPDATED) and the risk for fractures increases. VATI RN MED SURG ADULT /ATI MED-SURG ADULT PROCTORED EXAM 2019 100 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS(UPDATED) A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the following lesion characteristics on the client's skin? A pearly, waxy nodule MY A NSWER A client who has basal cell carcinoma has a nodular lesion with welldefined borders and a pearly or waxy appearance, resulting from overexposure to the sun, especially on the face, head, and neck. A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which of the following areas should the nurse tap on the client's face to detect the presence of Chvostek's sign? (You will find hot spots to select in the artwork below. Select only the hot spot that correspondsto your answer.)