RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical (answered)2021
A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment.
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nurse should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Thinning of the skin
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findingsshould the
nurse identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure?
Frothy sputum
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lipsand
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
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings shouldthe
nurse expect?
Osteoporosis
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identifywhich
of the following lesion characteristics on the client's skin?
A pearly, waxy nodule
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which of the following areas should the nursetap
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 corresponds to your answer.)
A is correct. The nurse should tap the client's cheek just in front of the ear and below the zygomatic
arch. The client who has hypocalcemia will display a Chvostek's sign, which is a twitching of the facial
muscle.
B is incorrect. The nurse should apply upward pressure at the supraorbital ridge, below the
eyebrow, to assess for tenderness and inflammation of the frontal sinuses.
C is incorrect. The nurse should palpate the jaw and mastoid muscle of a client who has
temporomandibular joint dysfunction. This can be caused by misaligned teeth, arthritis, or grinding of
the teeth. With palpation, the nurse might feel a click, pop, or grating sensation when the client opens
or closes the jaw.
A nurse in an emergency department is assessing a client who is overusing prescribed diuretics andhas a
sodium level of 127 mEq/L. Which of the following laboratory findings should the nurse expect?
Low urine specific gravity [Show Less]