ATI Med surg proctored exam LATEST VERSION GRADED A UPDATED APRIL 2023 A nurse is assisting with he care of a client following a left femoral cardiac angiography. Thee nurse should place a sandbag on the client over which of the following areas? Correct anwer- left groin A nurse is reviewing the lab results of a client who is postoperative and has a respiratory rate of 7/min. The arterial blood gas ABG values include: pH 7.22 PaCO2 68 mm Hg base excess -2 PaO2 78 mm Hg oxygen saturation 80% Bicarbonate 28 mEq/L. Correct anwer- respiratory acidosis A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions with a client who has hepatitis A. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? Correct anwer- I will abstain from sexual intercourse A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative. After calling for assistance which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Correct anwer- cover the clients wound with a moist sterile dressing Based on a clients recent history a nurse suspects that a client is beginning menopause. Which of the following questions should the nurse ask