The IV infusion pump for a patient receiving an IV therapy begins to alarm and displays occlusion. When the silence button is pushed, the alarm quickly resumes. Which action should the nurse take firs
ATI LPN Med Surg Electrolyte Proctored Exam(Delaware College)
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ATI LPN Med Surg Electrolyte Proctored Exam(Delaware College) is a nursing-school practice exam with 42 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values for a client who takes spironolactone and notes that the client's serum potassium level is 6.8 mEq/L (3.5 -5 mEq/L). The nurse notifies the provider and anti
A nurse is collecting data from a client. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the charge nurse as an indicator of dehydration?
While assessing an older adult patient with fluid excess, the nurse notes the following: T = 98.6°F, P = 92, R=18, BP = 166/88 mm Hg, bilateral crackles, oxygen saturation = 95%. Which action shou
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client about dietary sources of potassium. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has hypocalcemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L (136-145 mEq/L) Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a group of patients. Which value should be of most concern to the nurse?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 12 mg/dL (9-10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A nurse is preparing to administer lactated Ringer's solution IV to infuse at 120 mL/hr for a client who has a respiratory disorder. The drop factor on the manual IV tubing is 60 gtt/mL. The nurse sho
Ati Lpn Med Surg Electrolyte Proctored Exam(Delaware College)A nurse is assisting in the care of a client in the emergency department (ED). Exhibits Complete the following sentence by using the list of options. The nurse should first address the client dropdown
A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (DSW) 100 mL to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver h
Ati Lpn Med Surg Electrolyte Proctored Exam(Delaware College)A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is hypovolemic due to blood loss following a motor-vehicle crash and needs a blood transfusion Immediately. The nurse should anticipate a prescriptio
A 93-year-old patient with diarrhea and dehydration is admitted to the hospital from a long-term care facility. For which of the following symptoms of dehydration should the nurse assess?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a calcium level of 8 mg/dL (9.0-10.5 mg/dL). Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has hypocalcemia. For which of the following signs should the nurse monitor?
A nurse in a community clinic is collecting data from a client who reports frequent vomiting and diarrhea for the past 3 days. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that