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ATI Med Surg Exam 2 newest 2026
questions and answers graded A+,
exams of nursing.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of
the following statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. I can drink up to 2 quarts of fluid per day
B. I will need to use insulin to control my blood glucose levels
C. I should expect to gain weight during this illness
D. I might experience confusion or balance problems - --ANS---D
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acromegaly and is postoperative following a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan?
A. Maintain the client in a low-Fowler's position
B. Encourage deep breathing and coughing
C. Encourage the client to brush their teeth when awake and alert
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D. Observe dressing drainage for the presence of glucose - --ANS---D
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the health record of a client who is being evaluated for
Graves' disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following lab results is an expected
finding?
A. Decreased thyrotropin receptor antibodies
B. Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
C. Decreased free thyroxine index
D. Decreased triiodothyronine - --ANS---B
A nurse is reviewing manifestations of hyperthyroidism with a client. Which of the following
findings should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
A. Anorexia
B. Heat intolerance
C. Constipation
D. Palpitations
E. Weight loss
F. Bradycardia - --ANS---B, D, E
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has Graves' disease and a new prescription for
propranolol. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
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A. An adverse effect of this medication is jaundice
B. Take your pulse before each dose
C. The purpose of this medication is to decrease your production of thyroid hormone
D. You should stop taking this medication if you have a sore throat - --ANS---B
A nurse is planning to receive a client from the PACU who is post op following a thyroidectomy.
The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available? (Select all that
apply)
A. Suction equipment
B. Humidified oxygen
C. Flashlight
D. Tracheostomy tray
E. Chest tube tray - --ANS---A, B, D
A nurse is in a provider's office planning care for a patient with a new diagnosis of Graves'
disease and a new prescription for methimazole. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
A. Monitor CBC
B. Monitor triiodothyronine (T3)
C. Instruct the client to increase consumption of shellfish
ATI Med Surg Exam 2 newest 2026
questions and answers graded A+,
exams of nursing.
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new diagnosis of diabetes insipidus. Which of
the following statements indicates understanding of the teaching?
A. I can drink up to 2 quarts of fluid per day
B. I will need to use insulin to control my blood glucose levels
C. I should expect to gain weight during this illness
D. I might experience confusion or balance problems - --ANS---D
A nurse is planning care for a client who has acromegaly and is postoperative following a
transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include
in the plan?
A. Maintain the client in a low-Fowler's position
B. Encourage deep breathing and coughing
C. Encourage the client to brush their teeth when awake and alert
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D. Observe dressing drainage for the presence of glucose - --ANS---D
A nurse in a provider's office is reviewing the health record of a client who is being evaluated for
Graves' disease. The nurse should identify that which of the following lab results is an expected
finding?
A. Decreased thyrotropin receptor antibodies
B. Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
C. Decreased free thyroxine index
D. Decreased triiodothyronine - --ANS---B
A nurse is reviewing manifestations of hyperthyroidism with a client. Which of the following
findings should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
A. Anorexia
B. Heat intolerance
C. Constipation
D. Palpitations
E. Weight loss
F. Bradycardia - --ANS---B, D, E
A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has Graves' disease and a new prescription for
propranolol. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
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A. An adverse effect of this medication is jaundice
B. Take your pulse before each dose
C. The purpose of this medication is to decrease your production of thyroid hormone
D. You should stop taking this medication if you have a sore throat - --ANS---B
A nurse is planning to receive a client from the PACU who is post op following a thyroidectomy.
The nurse should ensure that which of the following equipment is available? (Select all that
apply)
A. Suction equipment
B. Humidified oxygen
C. Flashlight
D. Tracheostomy tray
E. Chest tube tray - --ANS---A, B, D
A nurse is in a provider's office planning care for a patient with a new diagnosis of Graves'
disease and a new prescription for methimazole. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply)
A. Monitor CBC
B. Monitor triiodothyronine (T3)
C. Instruct the client to increase consumption of shellfish