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ATI – RN Fundamentals 2026.

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Exhibit 1 Medical History History of asthma and irritable bowel syndrome

Exhibit 2 Nurses’ Notes Day 1: Bilateral breath sounds are clear and present throughout. Client reports they have been unable to have a bowel movement for the past 3 days. Hypoactive bowel sounds. Day 2: Respirations are shallow. Bilateral breath sounds with scattered wheezing. Client reports nausea and continued constipation. Abdomen is soft, nondistended with bowel sounds hypoactive in all four quadrants.

Exhibit 3 Vital Signs Day 1: Temperature 37.2° C (99° F) Blood pressure 128/56 mm Hg Heart rate 66/min Respiratory rate 18/min Oxygen saturation 97% on room air Day 2: Temperature 37.2° C (99° F) Blood pressure 138/56 mm Hg Heart rate 116/min Respiratory rate 24/min Oxygen saturation 93% on room air

Exhibit 4 Medication Administration Record Day 1: Albuterol two inhalations every 4 to 6 hr PRN wheezing Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository every day PRN constipation Prochlorperazine 10 mg PO three to four times per day PRN nausea

Question: A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an appendectomy. Complete the following sentence by using the lists of options. The nurse should first address the client’s Select… by Select…

Choices (First Dropdown):

• constipation
• nausea
• wheezing

Choices (Second Dropdown):

• administering the laxative
• administering the bronchodilator
• administering the antiemetic

Correct Answer: The nurse should first address the client’s wheezing by administering the bronchodilator.