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During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam. B. N...

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HESI PN MED SURG EXIT EXAM / MED SURG
HESI PN LATEST EXAM 2024-2025 ACTUAL
EXAM TEST BANK 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS RATED 100%
During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a

solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What

instruction should the PN reinforce with the client?




A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam.


B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain.


C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation


D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily

moveable.


✓ c. Schedule an appointment with the health care provider for

evaluation.



✓ A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the PN should

instruct the client to obtain prompt medical evaluation.




The health care provider informed a client diagnosed with stage 4 liver

cancer that the cancer has spread to their spine. The client states to the
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practical nurse, "I have a cancer, but it is not malignant." What is the best

initial nursing action?




A. Encourage the client to attend a cancer education program


B. Perform a complete history and physical assessment


C. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.


D. Offer the client emotional support to deal with the diagnosis


Submit


✓ c. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.



✓ The best initial action is to assess the client's knowledge of the term

malignancy when used to describe cancer. The client appears to have

inaccurate knowledge. Stage 4 cancer means the cancer has spread

(metastasized) from where it has started to another body part.




A client diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Which intervention should the practical

nurse implement to help relieve joint pain and stiffness?




a. Encourage the client to perform weight-bearing exercises.


b. Teach the client how to perform range-of-motion exercises.


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c. Explain the use of ice and massage for pain relief.


d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily


✓ d. Instruct the client to take an analgesic before walking daily.



✓ Adequate pain management is important for the success of an

exercise program. Keeping the joints active decreases pain, so taking

an analgesic and walking daily is likely to help decrease joint pain and

stiffness.




A client diagnosed with prostate cancer is prescribed radioactive seed

implantation (brachytherapy). What is the most important nursing action for

the practical nurse (PN) to do?




a. Follow radiation exposure precautions


b. Encourage regular meals


c. Collect all urine in sealed containers


d. Avoid touching the client.




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✓ a. Follow radiation exposure precautions.



✓ Clients being treated for prostate cancer with brachytherapy

(radioactive seeds implant) should be placed on radiation exposure

precautions. The PN needs to follow the institution's protocols put in

place regarding the amount of time and distance needed to prevent

excessive exposure that would pose a hazard to others.




A client diagnosed with emphysema that is oxygen-dependent lives alone at

home and manages self-care with no difficulty. Which finding should prompt

the home health practical nurse to consult the registered nurse case

manager?




a. A pulse oximetry reading of 91% on oxygen at 2 L/m


b. A weight loss of 5 pounds since the last monthly home visit


c. The client reports feeling as tired as at the last visit by the nurse


d. Upon entering the home, the PN noticed dirty dishes and clothing scattered

around the home.




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