ATI Capstone Med Surg
Final Assessment
ATI Capstone Med Surg Final Assessment
A nurse is caring for a client who has burn injuries covering their upper
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concern about their altered appearance. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
a. It is okay to not want to touch the burned areas of your body
b. cosmetic surgery should be performed within the next year to be effective
c. reconstructive surgery can completely restore your previous appearance
d. it could be helpful for you to attend a support group for people who have burn
injuries
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which of
the following findings should the nurse identify as a possible complication of TPN
administration?
a. Pitting edema of bilateral lower extremities
b. hypoactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants
c. weight is the same as the day before
d. bilateral posterior lung sounds are diminished
A nurse is teaching a group of clients about the risk factors for osteoporosis. Which of
the following should the nurse include as a risk factor for osteoporosis?
a. Early menopause
b. history of falls
c. African American race
d. obesity
The nurse is teaching a group of assistive personnel (AP) about caring for clients who
have Alzheimer's disease.
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Explain procedures in full detail to a client before initiating care
b. limit a client’s activities to minimize emotional outburst
c. speak clearly and loudly to a client who is unable to form words or sentences
d. provide supervision to prevent a client from becoming injured or lost
A nurse at a provider’s office is interviewing a client who has multiple sclerosis and has
been taking dantrolene for several months. Which of the following client statements
should the nurse identify as an indication that the medication is effective?
a. I don't have muscle spasms as frequently
b. I haven't gotten any colds, even though it is flu season
c. I feel like my nerve pain has improved
d. it is easier to urinate now
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