Ati Rn Medical Surgical 2023 A |90 Questions| With Correct Answers.

A nurse in a provider's office is assessing a client who has HTN and takes propranolol. Which of the following assessment findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse reaction to this medication? - Report of a night cough - Report of tinnitus - Report of excessive tearing - Report of increased salivation {Ans: - Report of a night cough RATIONALE: The nurse should recognize that a night cough is an early indication of heart failure and report this adverse reaction to the provider.}A nurse is caring for a client who has anorexia, low-grade fever, night sweats, and a productive cough. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? - Obtain a sputum sample - Administer antipyretics - Provide hand hygiene education - Initiate airborne precautions {Ans: - Initiate airborne precautions RATIONALE: The client is exhibiting manifestations of tuberculosis. The greatest risk in this client situation is for other people in the facility to acquire an airborne disease from this client. Therefore, the first action the nurse should take is to initiate airborne precuations.}A nurse is caring for a client who has portal HTN. The client is vomiting blood mixed with