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2023 ATI PN Proctored Exam with Answers (22 Solved Questions)

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    2023 ATI PN Proctored Exam with Answers (22 Solved Questions), page 1Atifundamental1Version4A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness. The client asks several questions aboutthe nurse's religious beliefs related to death and dying. Which of the following actions shouldthe nurse take?A)Change the topic because the client is trying to divert attention from the illness to the nurse.B)Encouragetheclienttoexpresshisthoughtsaboutdeathanddying?C)Tell the client that religious beliefs are a personal matter.D)Offertocontacttheclient'sministerorthefacility'schaplain.BA nurse should recognize the client's need to talk about impending death, and encourage theclient to discuss his thoughts on the subject. This is therapeutic technique of reflecting.Depending on the situation, the nurse can also share some thoughts on this topic. Self-disclosure is a communication skill that can help open lines of communication whenappropriate. If the nurse does not want to share personal

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    2023 ATI PN Proctored Exam with Answers (22 Solved Questions), page 3beliefs, the communication skills of offering self and listening to the client's thoughts areappropriate.A nurse is preparing to provide tracheostomy care for a client. Which of the following actionsshould the nurse take first?A)Open all sterile supplies and solutions.B)Stabilize the tracheostomy tube.C)Don sterile gloves.D)Performhandhygiene.DAccording to evidence-based practice, the nurse should first perform hand hygiene beforetouching the client or performing any skills, such as tracheostomy care. This is vital becausecontamination of the nurse's hands is a primary source of infection.Upgrade to remove adsOnly $0.99/monthA nurse is measuring vital signs for a client and notices an irregularity in the pulse. Which of thefollowing actions should the nurse take?A)Measure the pulse using a Doppler ultrasound stethoscope.B)Check the client's pedal pulses.C)Counttheapicalpulserateforafullminuteanddescribetherhythminthechart.D)Takethepulseateachperipheralsiteandcounttheratefor30seconds.CIf the peripheral pulse is irregular, the nurse should auscultate the apical pulse for 1 minute toobtain an accurate rate. The nurse should document irregularity in the client's medical record.A nurse on a med-surg unit is caring for a client. Which of the following actions should thenurse take first when using the nursing process?A)Identify goals for client care.B)ObtainclientinformationC)Document nursing care needsD)EvaluatetheeffectivenessofcareB

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