RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019
Question 90 loaded rationals provided CLOSE
Question: 90 of 90
A nurse is caring for a client who has atopic dermatitis and a prescription for triamcinolone ointment. The nurse
should assess the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?
Increased pigmentation
Topical glucocorticoid therapy can cause the adverse effect of hypopigmentation.
Localized hair loss
Long-term glucocorticoid therapy can cause hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth,
especially on the facial area.
Thinning of the skin
MY ANSWER
Thinning of the skin and delayed healing are adverse effects of topical glucocorticoid
preparations. The client should only apply the ointment to dry patches of the skin
because topical steroids can cause atrophy of the dermis and epidermis, which can result
in thinning of the skin.
Increased sensitivity to the sun
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid excessive sun exposure when taking topical
fluticasone; however, triamcinolone ointment does not cause photosensitivity.
RN VATI Adult Medical Surgical 2019
CLOSE Question 89 loaded rationals provided
Question: 89 of 90
A nurse is assessing a client who has left-sided heart failure. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as a manifestation of left-sided heart failure?
Dependent edema
The nurse should identify that dependent edema is a manifestation of right-sided heart
failure due to right ventricular failure and fluid retention from pressure building up in the
venous system.
Jugular distention
The nurse should identify that jugular vein distention is a manifestation of right-sided
heart failure due to right ventricular failure and fluid retention from pressure building up
in the venous system.
Weight gain
The nurse should identify that weight gain is a manifestation of right-sided heart failure
due to right ventricular failure and fluid retention from pressure building up in the venous
system.
Frothy sputum
MY ANSWER
The nurse should identify that frothy sputum, dyspnea, and wheezing are manifestations
of left-sided heart failure. Treatment includes fluid restriction and diuretics to decrease
preload and reduce pulmonary congestion. Pink-tinged frothy sputum can be an early
indication of pulmonary edema and can be life-threatening. Therefore, the nurse should
notify the provider immediately.
Question 88 loaded rationals provided
Question: 88 of 90
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing anxiety as well as numbness and tingling of the lips and
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
Question 87 loaded rationals provided
Question: 87 of 90
A nurse is assessing a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse
expect?
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is the loss of pigment from areas of a client's skin, causing irregular, white
patches. Vitiligo is a manifestation of adrenal-gland hypofunction.
Osteoporosis
MY ANSWER
Osteoporosis is a common finding with Cushing's syndrome. Bones become thinner as a
result of mineral loss and nitrogen depletion, and the risk for fractures increases.
Myxedema
A client who has hypothyroidism can develop myxedema that causes mucinous cellular
edema around the eyes, across the upper back, and in the hands and feet.
Heat intolerance
A client who has hyperthyroidism can develop heat intolerance, along with an increase in
sweating.
Question 86 loaded rationals provided
Question: 86 of 90
A nurse is inspecting the skin of a client who has basal cell carcinoma. The nurse should identify which of the
following lesion characteristics on the client's skin?
A pearly, waxy nodule
Question 85 loaded rationals provided
Question: 85 of 90
FLAG
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypocalcemia. In which of the following areas should the nurse tap 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.)
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