Exit HESI Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about important points for disease and symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates understanding? A Using salt, herbs, and spices will improve the flavor of foods. B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmologist annually. C Arrange diet schedule around three regular meals a day. D Inspect feet every month for ingrown nails, cuts, and calluses. - Answer B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmologis...

The nurse is providing teaching to a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus about important points for disease and symptom management. Which statement by the client indicates understanding? A Using salt, herbs, and spices will improve the flavor of foods. B Get an eye examination with an ophthalmologist annually. C Arrange diet schedule around three regular meals a day. D Inspect feet every month for ingrown nails, cuts, and calluses. - Correct Answer : B Get an eye examination with an opht...

A nurse is preparing a 4-day-old infant with a serum bilirubin level of 19 mg/dI (325 Mcmol/L) for discharge from the hospital. When teaching the parents about home phototherapy, which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan? Reference Range Total Bilirubin [Reference Range: Newborn:0.1 to 10.5 mg/dL (1.7 to 180 Mcmol/L)] A Cover with a receiving blanket. B Perform diaper changes under the light. CFeed the infant every 4 hours. D Reposition the infant every 2...

Exit Hesi 700 + Bank 101- 200 101. A client presents in the emergency room with right-sided facial asymmetry. The nurse asks the client to perform a series of movements that require use of the facial muscles. What symptoms suggest that the client has most likely experience a Bell‟s palsy rather than a stroke? a- Slow onset of facial drooping associated with headache b- Inability to close the affected eye, raise brow, or smile c- A flat nasolabial fold on the right resulting in fac...

The practical nurse enters a male client's room to administer routine morning medications, and the client is on the phone. Which action is best for the PN to take? A. Ask another nurse to go back with the medication when the client's hung up the phone B. Wait for the client to excuse himself from the telephone conversation, and observe the client taking the medication C. Return the medication to the client's drawer on the cart and document the client refused the dose D. Leave the medica...

In planning care for a 6 month-old infant, what must the nurse provide to assist in the development of trust? A) Food B) Warmth C) Security D) ComfortC) Security A nurse has just received a medication order which is not legible. Which statement best reflects assertive communication? A) "I cannot give this medication as it is written. I have no idea of what you mean." B) "Would you please clarify what you have written so I am sure I am reading it correctly?" C) "I am having diffic...

101. A client presents in the emergency room with right-sided facial asymmetry. The nurse asks the client to perform a series of movements that require use of the facial muscles. What symptoms suggest that the client has most likely experience a Bell‟s palsy rather than a stroke? a- Slow onset of facial drooping associated with headache b- Inability to close the affected eye, raise brow, or smile c- A flat nasolabial fold on the right resulting in facial asymmetry. d- Drooling i...

Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure B) checking the client's peripheral pulses C) checking the most recent potassium level D) checking the client's intake and output record for the last 24 hours A) Checking the client's blood pressure Rationale--enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to t...

A newly admitted client complains of pain rating a 7 on a scale of 0 to 10. The client has not been sleeping well lately and is experiencing labored breathing. List the client's problems in order of priority for the nurse. (Rank in the priority order from highest to lowest.) 1. Airway and breathing. 2. Pain management. 3. Definitive therapy. 4. Sleep and rest.Correct Answer: 1.Airway and breathing. 2.Pain management. 3.Sleep and rest. 4.Definitive therapy. Rationale First-level pro...