ATI Pathophysiology

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Question 1 of 5

In the ICU setting, a client transported from surgery following open heart bypass grafting will likely have his or her core temperature measured by:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: An esophageal thermometer is commonly used in ICU settings to accurately measure core body temperature, especially in post-surgical patients.

Question 2 of 5

A male patient is receiving androgen therapy for the treatment of hypogonadism. What adverse effect should the nurse monitor for during this treatment?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Androgen therapy can cause liver dysfunction, so liver function tests should be monitored during treatment.

Question 3 of 5

A primiparous woman tells the nurse that she and her partner are highly reluctant to have their infant vaccinated, stating, "We've read that vaccines can potentially cause a lot of harm, so we're not sure we want to take that risk." How should the nurse respond to this family's concerns?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Monitoring liver enzymes is important for patients on long-term hormone therapy to avoid complications from impaired metabolism.

Question 4 of 5

A postmenopausal woman is administered estradiol (Estraderm). What condition will be prevented in this patient?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Conjugated estrogens are used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Question 5 of 5

When planning care for a cardiac patient, the nurse knows that in response to an increased workload, cardiac myocardial cells will:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Cardiac hypertrophy occurs when myocardial cells increase in size to compensate for an increased workload.

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