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ATI nurs 258 Med Surg Exam
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Showing 10 questions, Sign in for moreA nurse is caring for a client who has been suspected of recent exposure to anthrax by inhalation. Which of the following findings would indicate the client has been exposed?
A nurse is working with an emergency response team in caring for a group of people who may have been exposed to anthrax while doing farm work. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?
A nurse in a healthcare provider's clinic is caring for a client who reports erectile dysfunction and requests a prescription for sildenafil. Which of the following medications currently prescribed for the client is a contraindication to taking sildenafil?
A nurse is caring for a client who has just received the diagnosis of endometrial cancer. During the nursing assessment, which of the following manifestations is likely to be reported by this client?
A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 15 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hours. The client weighs 198 lbs. How many mg should the nurse administer with each dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
Explanation
To calculate the appropriate dose of vancomycin, follow these steps:
- Convert pounds to kilograms:
- 198 lb (1 kg / 2.2 lb) = 90 kg
- Calculate the total daily dose:
- 15 mg/kg/day 90 kg = 1350 mg/day
- Determine the dose per administration:
- 1350 mg/day / 2 doses/day = 675 mg/dose
A client has been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The nurse should encourage what health promotion activity to address the client's hormone imbalance and infertility?
A client with multiple injuries to the head, chest, and abdomen has had their airway stabilized and is breathing on their own. Which symptom would lead the nurse to suspect internal hemorrhaging even when the nurse does not see any bleeding?
A nurse is caring for a client following a recent suicide attempt. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is teaching a client who has benign prostatic hypertrophy and has a new prescription for finasteride. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Following a history of vaginal discharge and lower abdominal pain, a client is diagnosed with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). When providing client education, the nurse identifies an understanding of the teaching when the client makes which statement in regard to preventing a reoccurrence?
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