HESI Med Surg V1 EXIT EXAM |ACTUAL|BRAND NEW EXAM |GUARANTEE A+ SCORE 2023

HESI Med Surg V1 EXIT EXAM |ACTUAL|BRAND NEW EXAM |GUARANTEE A+ SCORE 2023 1 of 55 A client is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). What data warrants the MOST immediate intervention by the nurse? a. serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. dry skin with inelastic tugor c. apical rate of 110 beats per minute d. polyuria and excessive thirst {{Correct Ans- a. serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) 2 of 55 The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis? a. frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion b. severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning d. marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3 or 4 months {{Correct Ans- c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning 3 of 55 The nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding, which action should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? a. assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure b. prepare to administer levothyroxine c. review the client's serum electrolyte values d. obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops {{Correct Ans- d. obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops 4 of 55 To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), which interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) a. perform chest physiotherapy b. teach the client breathing exercises c. initiate passive range of motion exercises d. establish a regular bladder routine e. encourage use of incentive spirometer {{Correct Ans- a. perform chest physiotherapy b. teach the client breathing exercises e. encourage use of incentive spirometer 5 of 55 A client is hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should the nurse implement to improve ventilation and reduce venous return? a. perform passive range of motion b. place the client in a high Fowler position c. administer oxygen per nasal cannula d. increase the client's activity level {{Correct Ans- b. place the client in a high Fowler position