HESI EXIT EXAM (HESI)

1. During admission to the psychiatric unit, a female client is extremely anxious and states that she is worried about the sun coming up the next day. What intervention is most important for the RN to implement during the admission process? A. Assist the client in developing alternative coping skills. B. Remain calm and use a matter of fact approach. C. Ask the client why she is so anxious D. Administer a PRN sedative to help relieve her anxiety. 2. A female client is brought to the emergen...

A nurse provides home care instructions to a client with coronary artery disease (CAD) who is being discharged from the hospital. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? A. "I need to carry my nitroglycerin with me at all times." B. "I need to check my pulse before, during, and after exercise." C. "I need to avoid foods with saturated fats and foods high in cholesterol." D. "I need to participate in aerobic and weightlifting exercise three times a week...

A nurse notes that the site of a client’s peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter is reddened, warm, painful, and slightly edematous near the insertion point of the catheter. On the basis of this assessment, the nurse first: 
 A Removes the IV catheter Correct B Slows the rate of infusion C Notifies the healthcare provider D Checks for loose catheter connections 


Rationale: Phlebitis is an inflammatory process in the vein. Phlebitis at an IV site may be indicated by client disco...

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The nurse is instructing a client with hypertension about foods that are low in sodium. Which menu selections by the client indicate to the nurse that the client understands what has been taught? Select all that apply. 
 A Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes Correct B Boiled lobster with baked potato C Grilled chicken with turnip greens Correct D Instant hot cereal with bacon E Tomato soup with a ham sandwich 


Rationale: Foods that are lower in sodium include fruits and...