Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving morphine for pain. Which of the following findings indicates that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Urinary retention
Rationale:
Morphine can cause urinary retention due to its effect on the central nervous system.
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This question is from RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor~2023 Exam 1 which contains 180 questions.
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A nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for four clients. The nurse should plan to use sterile gloves when performing which of the following procedures?
Answer Choices:
A. Instilling an ophthalmic ointment for a client who has a corneal abrasion
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Answer Choices:
A. Interlace the fingers while rubbing hands together.
B. Apply friction to hands for 10 seconds.
C. Use hot water to wash hands.
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Answer Choices:
A. Regresses to an earlier developmental level
B. Alienates himself from his peers
C. Believes his bad behavior is causing his brothers death
D. Believes that his brother's death will be reversible
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about advance directives with a client who has end-stage heart failure. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Answer Choices:
A. I am not allowed to change my mind once I sign this document."
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C. My partner needs to be present when I sign this document.
D. An attorney will need to notarize this document for it to be valid."
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI EXIT Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exam(s)~2023
- Answer Choices: 4