HESI Health Assessment WGU D344 Proctored Exam

While interviewing a newly admitted older female client, the nurse observes that the client ignores questions asked by the nurse, and speaks loudly to her son who brought her to the hospital. Which ac

An older male client reports to the nurse that his feet are cold. Before covering the client's feet, which assessment(s) should the nurse complete? Select all that apply.

When family members express their concern about their father's recent memory loss, which assessment should the nurse suggest?

The nurse completes palpation of the thoracic region on an adult client. Which finding is considered normal for this client?

The nurse assesses a client who comes to the clinic with neck stiffness and discomfort. Which finding of the cervical spine should the nurse inquire further about lifestyle habits?

The nurse performs a two-point discrimination test by applying two sterile needles lightly to the fingertips and moving the needle tips in ever-closing distances. A middle-aged adult client senses two

An adult client exhibits an allergic reaction to an insect bite. The nurse should observe the client's skin for which finding?

While auscultating a client's breath sounds, the nurse hears vesicular sounds in the bases of both lungs posteriorly. Which action should the nurse take in response to this finding?

The nurse is performing an initial assessment of a client who has an expressionless facial affect, slurred speech, and red conjunctivae. Which question should the nurse ask first? "Have you:

During the admission assessment, a client admitted with chest pain reports having no breathing problems and no trouble sleeping at night. To obtain further data regarding possible orthopnea, which act

The nurse is examining a female client who states she has no complaints and has not had a physical examination for over 5 years. The nurse palpates enlarged lymph nodes in the axilla. Which finding is

While completing a health assessment for a client being admitted with bilateral pneumonia, the nurse asks the client to describe the sputum. Which communication technique should the nurse use to obtai

In assessing a client's neck, the nurse hears a blowing swish when auscultating the area over the left carotid artery, but hears no sound over the right carotid artery. How should the nurse document t

The nurse performs a two-point discrimination test by applying two sterile needles lightly to the fingertips and moving the needle tips in ever-closing distances. A middle-aged adult client senses two

A client is being evaluated for environmental allergies. While examining the client's nasal passage, which finding suggests to the nurse that the client is experiencing allergic rhinitis?

A client reports experiencing stomach pain, and it is localized in the middle section of the abdomen below the xiphoid process. The nurse should describe the pain as occurring in which region of the a

The nurse observes the presence of brittle, concave curves to the nails of a client on assessment. Which information should the nurse obtain from the client that may explain the appearance of the nail

An older adult male arrives at the healthcare center with lower abdominal discomfort and frequent urination. The nurse asks the client to provide a urine sample. After an extended period of time, the

When performing a neurologic assessment on an alert client, the nurse observes that the client's pupils are both round, 3 mm in size, and respond briskly to light. Which notation should the nurse use

While observing a client's face, which assessment finding requires immediate intervention by the nurse?

When evaluating a client's rectal bleeding, which findings should the nurse document?

An adolescent female client comes to the clinic troubled by breast tenderness before her menstrual periods. On examination, the nurse notes generalized lumpiness of both breasts with no discrete masse

The nurse applies pressure over an area of the lower abdomen where the client reports pain. The client denies pain upon palpation but reports pain when the pressure is released. Which action should th

The nurse is obtaining a health history for a client prior to a scheduled cholecystectomy. While interviewing the client, which assessment technique should the nurse use when asking about the client's

While assessing the legs of an adult client, the nurse observes leathery-looking skin. The client reports aching, tired legs that swell when standing for long periods of time. To screen for venous ins