MED SURG EVOLVE HESI EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND LATEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS RATED A+ ()
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MED SURG
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MED SURG
MED SURG EVOLVE HESI EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS AND LATEST
VERIFIED QUESTIONS RATED A+ (2024-
2025)
An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the
client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the...
MED SURG EVOLVE HESI EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND LATEST VERIFIED QUESTIONS RATED A+ (2024 -
2025) An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition? - ANS-Pulmonary embolism An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition? - ANS-Pulmonary embolism which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) - ANS-Quality of the pain Signs of inflammation Ankle range of motion Visible deformities of the joint Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? - ANS-Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints Which physical assessmen t finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long -term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? - ANS-Hoarseness A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate? - ANS-Bilateral lower leg s tasis dermatitis A client has been hospitalized with a femur fracture and is being treated with traction. which action by the nurse is the priority when caring for this client? - ANS-Assess neurovascular status Which statement made by a client with chron ic pancreatitis indicates that further education is needed? - ANS-I will cut back on smoking cigarettes daily The nurse is teaching a female client who uses a contraceptive diaphragm about reducing the risk for toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Which informatio n should the nurse include? (Select all that apply) - ANS-Do not leave the diaphragm in place longer than 8 hours after intercourse Replace the old diaphragm every 3 months A male client who smokes two packs of cigarettes a day states he understands tha t smoking cigarettes is contributing to the difficulty that he and his wife are having in getting pregnant and wants to know if other factors could be contributing to their difficulty. Which information is best for the nurse to provide? (Select all that ap ply). - ANS-Alcohol consumption can cause erectile dysfunction Low testosterone levels affect sperm production Cessation of smoking improves general health and fertility Twenty four hours after a client returns from surgical gastric bypass, the regist ered nurse (RN) observes large amounts of blood in the nasogastric tube (NGT) cannister. Which assessment finding should the RN report as early signs of hypovolemic shock? - ANS-lethargy the registered nurse (RN) is assessing a male client who arrives at the clinic with severe abdominal cramping, pain, tenesmus, and dehydration. the RN discovers that the client has had 14 to 20 loose stools with rectal bleeding. When taking the client's medical history, which information is most for the nurse to obtain? - ANS-Ulcerative colitis A client is newly diagnosed with diverticulosis. The registered nurse (RN) is assessing the client's basic knowledge about the disease process. Which statement by the client conveys an understanding of the etiology of diverticula? - ANS-Chronic constipatio n causes weakening of colon wall which results in out pouching sacs The registered nurse (RN) is assessing a client who was discharged home after management of chronic hypertension. Which equipment should the RN instruct the client to use at home? - ANS-
Sphygmomanometer A young adult mail is diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma in the abdominopelvic region and is scheduled for radiation therapy (RT). The client expresses concern about becoming infertile. How should the nurse respond? - ANS-Propose sp erm banking before RT then artificial insemination is an option A client's susceptibility to ulcerative colitis is most likely due to which aspect in the client's history? - ANS-Jewish European ancestry Small bowl obstruction is a condition characterized by which finding? - ANS-Severe fluid and electrolyte imbalances Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience sleep apnea? - ANS-Obese older male client with a short, thick neck Which milestone indicates to the nurse successful ac hievement of young adulthood? - ANS-Completes education and becomes self -supporting A client who has heart failure is admitted with a serum potassium level of 2.9 mEq/L (2.9 mmol/L). Which action is most important for the nurse to implement? - ANS-Initiat e continuous cardiac monitoring Which postmenopausal client's complaint should the nurse refer to the HCP? - ANS-episodes of vaginal bleeding The nurse is teaching a female client about the best time to plan sexual intercourse in order to conceive. Which information should the nurse provide? - ANS-Two weeks before menstruation A postmenopausal client asks the nurse why she is experiencing discomfort during intercourse. Which response is best for the nurse to provide? - ANS-Estrogen deficiency causes the vaginal tissue to become dry and thinner Which discharge instruction is most important for a client after a kidney transplant? - ANS-Use daily reminders to take immunosuppressants The nurse is assessing a client with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Which f inding is most important for the nurse to respond to first? - ANS-Potassium 6.0 mEq Which finding should the nurse identify as most significant for a client diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD)? - ANS-3+ bacteria in urine The nurse is planning care for a client with newly diagnosed diabetes mellitus that requires insulin. Which assessment should the nurse identify before beginning the teaching session? - ANS-Willingness of the client to learn the injections sites When providing discharge teaching for a client with osteoporosis, the nurse should reinforce which home care activity? - ANS-Elimination of hazards to home safety A client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been experiencing severe reflux dur ing sleep. Which recommendation by the nurse is most effective to assist the client? - ANS-Raising the head of the bed on blocks An older adult female client is brought to the clinic by her daughter for a flu shot. She has lost significant weight since th e last visit. She has poor personal hygiene and inadequate clothing for the weather. the client states that she lives alone and denies problems or concerns. Which action should the nurse implement? - ANS-Collect further data to determine whether self -negle ct is occuring
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