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RN VATI Pharmacology 2023 Questions and Answers Graded A+ A nurse is preparing to administer diclofenac to a client who has chronic bursitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. administer the medication at bedtime b. avoid administering the medication with antacids c. administer the medication with food d. crush the medication prior to administration Administer the medication with food Diclofenac is an NSAID and can cause gastric irritation. Clients should take N...

VATI (VIRTUAL ATI) COMPLETE EXAM 2023 LATEST and ANSWERED A nurse is caring for a client who is at 33 weeks of gestation following an amniocentesis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following complications? A. Vomiting B. Hypertension C. Epigastric pain D. Contractions ANSWER - D. Contractions A nurse is providing teaching to an older adult client about methods to promote nighttime sleep. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? A. St...

To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? If captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy. Article III Selecting a signaling site and putting your signal in a suitable location is critical. A signaling site is defined as any site, based on your situation that enhances signaling efforts and the likelihood for the sign...

Priority Finding to Report for a Child Experiencing an Acute Asthma Attack Safety/Risk Reduction: -look first for a safety risk. -Next ask, "whats the risk to the client?" and "how significant is the risk compared to other posed risks?" -give priority to responding to whatever finding poses the greatest (or most imminent) risk to the client's physical well-being Manifestations include: -wheezing -labored breathing -nasal flaring -lack of air movement in lungs -use of accessor...

Priority Actions for Late Decelerations ☑: -Place client in side-lying position -Increase rate of IV fluid infusion -D/c oxytocin -O2 8-10 L nonrebreather -Elevate legs -Notify provider Car Seat Safety ☑: The nurse should educate the parents of a newborn that the newborn must be placed in an approved rear-facing car seat in the back seat away from air bags and side impact. Infants should be kept in a rear-facing car seat until 2 years old (MN ATI, Chapter 26, Page 129) Preventin...

The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is saying no to everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal expression of the child's desire to accomplish which of the following? Select one: a. Increase their independence. b. Gratify their oral fixation. c. Develop their sense of trust. d. Finish a project they set out to do. ☑: a. Increase their independence. The drive for independence is expressed by the t...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a postpartum client. Which of the following should the nurse explain as the most important reason for staff to wear identification? ☑: Reducing the risk of newborn abduction A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who plans to bottle feed her newborn. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the instructions? ☑: I will feed my baby six to eight times a day A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client diagnosed with oste...

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following findings should the nurse document as an unexpected response to the procedure? ☑: Irregular heart rhythm An irregular heart rhythm is an unexpected response to ECT. During the procedure, the client's heart can be stressed, which can cause cardiac abnormalities. especially if the client already has impaired cardiac function. The nurse should document this findi...

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parent of a school-age child who is undergoing testing for acute lymphoid leukemia. The nurse should inform the parent that the child will undergo which of the following tests to confirm the diagnosis? ☑: Bone Marrow biopsy A nurse is planning to reinforce teaching about head injuries with a group of parents of school age children. The nurse should instruct the parents to monitor for and report which of the following meanifestations? ☑: Irrit...

The parent of a two-year-old child reports feeling frustrated with the fact that her son is saying no to everything. The nurse should teach the parent that this behavior is a normal expression of the child's desire to accomplish which of the following? a. Increase their independence. ☑☑: . The drive for independence is expressed by the toddler opposing the desires of those in authority (tantrums) and attempting to do everything for themselves. The Erickson developmental stage for ...

reaction from MMR or varicella vacines ☑: local or generalized rash adverse reaction from DTaP ☑: baby crying inconsolably for longer than 3 hours what to report to provider immediately about infant ☑: decreased urine output scoliosis test instructions ☑: pt in underwear bend at waist to check alignment of scapula, ribs, and hips babinski reflex ☑: seen for first year of life toes go up and out when foot is stroked EXCELLENCE what to do with hemophylia toddler ☑: dress in la...