HESI RN Med Surg Proctored Exam(Ichs)

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is given a new prescription for tiotropium via an inhalation device. Which statement indicates that the client understands the inst

When obtaining an adolescent's health history, which intervention is most important of the nurse to implement?

The nurse observes a client on a clear liquid diet has a cup of coffee on the breakfast tray. Which action should the nurse implement?

A client with chronic constipation reports taking 2 ounces of magnesium hydroxide at bedtime. The bottle is labeled "Magnesium Hydroxide Saline Laxative, USP 400 mg/5 mL." How many mL should the nurse

A client is hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the nurse implement to improve ventilation and reduce venous return?

A client, assessed in the emergency department (ED), has a strong odor of alcohol on the breath. The client denies thoughts of harm to self or others, and the healthcare provider (HCP) discharges the

Two clients are admitted to the unit at the same time. One client is an older adult client with a possible overdose of acetaminophen who has a heart rate of 130 beats/minute and a blood pressure of 86

A male client has been receiving the antibiotic gentamicin sulfate, IV piggyback, every 12 hours for several days. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the client may be experiencing an adver

A client with type 2 diabetes mellitus arrives to the clinic reporting episodes of weakness and palpitations. Which finding is most important for the nurse to monitor?

The nurse is caring for a school age child with sickle cell anemia presenting with an upper respiratory infection and fever. Which action should the nurse take first to minimize vaso occlusive crisis?

The nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. Which laboratory result should the nurse report to the healthcare provider (HCP)? Reference Ranges: Hemo

A male client has right sided hemiplegia following a left cerebrovascular accident (CVA). His sitting balance has improved, and he is now able to sit in a wheelchair. To assist the client in transferr

A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) reports increased shortness of breath with activity. Which test should the nurse schedule the client for evaluation of the symptoms?

The nurse is developing the plan of care and reviewing prescriptions. Choose the most likely options for the information missing from the statement by selecting from the list of options provided. The

Upon completion of a 14-day antibiotic treatment for bacterial meningitis in an infant, the nurse prepares the family for discharge. Which information should the nurse include?

Which instruction should the nurse provide to an older adult client who is taking an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and a calcium channel blocker (CCB)?

The palliative care nurse is admitting a client who has metastatic bone cancer and is unable to eat or drink without immediate nausea and vomiting. The client is reporting pain of 9 on a 0 to 10 scale

In planning the turning schedule for a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to consider which assessment finding?

While inserting an indwelling urinary catheter into a female client, the nurse observes urine flow in the tubing. Which action should be taken next?

The nurse is performing the admission assessment for a client with schizophrenia in an acute care inpatient facility. The nurse should identify which observed behavior is characteristic of schizophren

The nurse is developing a plan of care (POC) for a client who reports frequent urination and who is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which outcome should the nurse include in the POC for

A client is hospitalized with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) exacerbation and is being treated with a corticosteroid. The client develops a rigid abdomen with rebound tenderness. Which action sho

The nurse is providing education to a client with acute angina about ways to minimize episodes. Which information should the nurse include?

The nurse is conducting client assessments in an outpatient psychiatric clinic. Which client finding is characteristic of illness anxiety disorder?

The nurse is caring for a client following an emergency cesarean delivery under general anesthesia. Which assessment finding, occurring in the first 8 hours after delivery, is most critical and requir