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NGN Hesi rn comprehensive predictor exam 2023. 100% (score) Quaranteed. 1An oriented patient has recently had surgery. Which action is best for the nurseto take to assess this patient’s pain? a. Assess the patient’s body language. b. Ask the patient to rate the level of pain. c. Observe the cardiac monitor for increased heart rate. d. Have the patient describe the effect of pain on the ability to cope. ANS: B One of the most subjective and therefore most useful characteri...

NACE PN TO RN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED To evaluate a client's reason for seeking care, the nurse performs deep palpation. The purpose of deep palpation is to assess which of the following? Correct Answer: Organs The purpose of deep palpation, in which the nurse indents the client's skin approximately 1-1/2", is to assess underlying organs and structures such as the kidneys and spleen. Skin turgor, hydration, and temperature can be assessed using light touch or light palpation. A...

  The nurse is reviewing medical prescriptions for newly admitted clients. It would be a priority for the nurse to follow up with the physician if a client with (a) a potassium level of 4.5mEq/L has Kayexalate (sodium polystyrene) prescribed (b) a Dilantin (phenytoin) level of 8 mcg/ml is placed on seizure precautions(c) sensitivity to Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is prescribed Tylenol (acetaminophen) (d) sensitivity to Penicillin is prescribed Zithromax (azithromycin) 2. The nurse fr...

lOMoARcPSD| ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2019 REVIEW ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 – Proctored Final A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse dtermines that the medication was effective if the: 1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL 2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL A nur...

 REAL HESI RN Med SURG  ALL VERSIONS IN ONE DEAL  QUESTIONS FROM REAL TEST  (I scored 1413!!!) SAMPLES/PREVIEWS 2022 HESI Med-Surg v2 16. an older adult male is admitted three days after a fall because his wife called 911 this morning when he became confused. the client has a history of chronic kidney disease and diabetes and has vital signs on admission heart rate 120 beats respirations 12 breaths and blood pressure 180/96. which assessment f...

NURS 4528 jurisprudence word Questions and Answers Latest A nurse wants help to lobby the Texas Legislature in favor of a bill that will help staff nurses. The nurse should contact his or her nursing professional organization. A nurse who contacts a physician to clarify a medication order is A. fulfilling a duty to keep the patient safe. B. likely to detract from a collegial nurse-physician relationship. C. engaging in action that is the duty of the pharmacist. D. not fulfilling nursin...

MERGERED HESI RN MEDSURG EXAMS 2022/2023 ACTUAL EXAMS LATEST UPDATE HESI RN NEW MED SURG EXAM 2022 -MULTIPLE QUESTIONS -QUESTIONS&ANSWERS -55 QUESTIONS -TESTED 2022 1.The client who experiences angina has been told to follow a low cholesterol diet. Which of the following meals would be best? 1. Hamburger, salad, and milkshake. 2. Baked liver, green beans, and coffee. 3. Spaghetti with tomato sauce, salad, and coffee. 4. Fried chicken, green beans, and skim milk. 2. The nurse s...

Test Bank For Lewis's Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition by Mariann M. Harding, Jeffrey Kwong, Debra Hagler Chapter 1-69 Chapter 01: Professional Nursing Harding: Lewis’s Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. The nurse completes an admission database and explains that the plan of care and discharge goals will be developed with the patient‘s input. The patient asks, “How is this different from what the physician does?” Which response would the nurse provide? a. “...

HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE HESI PN EXIT V1 110 QUESTIONS AND ANSWER 2023/2024 LATEST UPDATE 1. The practical nurse enters a male client's room to administer routine morning medications, and the client is on the phone. Which action is best for the PN to take? A. Ask another nurse to go back with the medication when the client's hung up the phone B. Wait for the client to excuse himself from the telephone conversation, and observe the client takin...

A newly diabetic patient will receive instructions from his nurse. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? A. Provide the patient with brochures for making smart choices for cooking/baking. B. Ask the patient what they know about diabetes. C. Instruct the patient on exercise or activities that will increase their metabolism. D. Teach them how to use the glucometer. - Answer-B. First ask the patient what they know about diabetes. *ACTION questions ask for interven...