Questions from ATI Med Surg Book
A nurse is providing information to a client who has osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the information? (Select all that apply) A. Apply heat to joints to alleviate pain. B. Ice inflamed joints following activity. C. Install an elevated toilet seat. D. Take tub baths. E. Complete high-energy activities in the morning.
A. Apply heat to joints B Ice inflamed joints C. Install an elevated toilet seat. E. Complete high-energy activities in the morning.
A nurse is beginning a physical assessment of a client who has a new diagnosis of MS. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply) A. Areas of parenthesis B. Involuntary eye movements C. Alopecia D. Increased salivation E. Ataxia
A. Areas of parenthesis B. Involuntary eye movements E. Ataxia
A nurse is assessing a cleint who has osteoarthritis of the knees and fingers. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect to find? ( Select all that apply.) A. Heberden's nodes B. Swelling of all joints C. Small body frame D. Enlarged joint size E. Limp when walking
A. Heberden's nodes D. Enlarged joint size E. Limp when walking
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has Parkinson's disease and has a new prescription for bromocriptine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Rise slowly when standing. B. Expect urine to become dark colored. C. Avoid foods containing tyramine. D. Report any skin discoloration.
A. Rise slowly when standing.
A nurse is caring for a client who has multiple sclerosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? A. Fluctuations in blood pressure B. Loss of cognitive function C. Ineffective cough D. Drooping eye lids
B. Loss of cogntive function
A nurse is assessing a client for manifestations of Parkinson's disease. Which of the following are expected findings? (Select all that apply) A. Decreased vision. B. Pill rolling tremor of the fingers C. Shuffling gait D. Drooling E. Bilateral ankle edema F. Lack of facial expression
B. Pill rolling tremor C. Shuffling gait D. Drooling F. Lack of facial expression
A nurse is developing a plan of care for the nutritional needs of a client who has stage IV Parkinson's disease. Which actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply) A. Provide three large balanced meals daily. B. Record diet and food intake. C. Document weight every other day. D. Place the client in Fowlers position to eat. E. Offer nutritional supplements between meals.
B. Record diet and food intake. E. Offer nutritional supplements between meals.
A nurse is caring for a client who displays signs of stage III Parkinson's disease. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care? A. Recommend a community support group. B. Integrate a daily exercise routine. C. Provide a walker for ambulation. D. Perform ADLs for the client.
C. Provide a walker for ambulation.
A nurse is teaching a client who has multiple sclerosis and a new prescription for baclofen. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A. "This medication will help you with your tremors." B. "This medication will help you with your bladder function." C. "This medication may cause your skin to bruise easily." D "This medication may cause you to experience weakness."
D. "This medication may cause you to experience weakness."
A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson's disease and is starting to display bradykinesia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse? A. Teach the client to walk more quickly when ambulating. B. Complete passive range-of-motion exercises daily. C. Place the client on a low-protein, low-calorie diet. D. Give the client extra time to perform activities.
D. Give the client extra time to perform activities.