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HESI EXIT RN V3 160 Questions and Answers 1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the client’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nurse implem...

HESI RN Mental Health Exam (20 Exam Sets, 1500+ Q & A, Newest-2021)

RNSG 1213 Module 10 The nurse is assigned to care for four clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client should the nurse see first on the shift assessment? A. A client admitted with pneumonia with a fever of 100° F (37.8°C) and some diaphoresis B. A client with congestive heart failure with clear lung sounds on the previous shift C. A client with new-onset of shortness of breath (SOB) and a history of pulmonary edema (PE) Correct D. A client undergoing long-term corticos...

RNSG 1213 Module 8 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 should take which action first? A. Slow the rate of infusion B. Remove the IV catheter Correct C. Check for loose catheter connections D. Notify the health care provider A nurse hangs a 500-mL bag of intravenous (IV) fluid for an assigned client....

RNSG 1213 Module 1 A nurse is providing information to a group of pregnant clients and their partners about the psychosocial development of an infant. Using Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what should the nurse tell the group about the infants? A. Experience frustration to allow an infant to cry for a while before meeting his or her needs B. Tolerate a great deal of frustration and discomfort to develop a healthy personality C. Rely on the fact that their needs will be met Cor...

RNSG 1213 Module 6 Which event would require a nurse to complete and file an incident report? A. The nurse determines that a client would benefit from the use of a walker to ambulate. B. When a visitor suddenly becomes weak and dizzy, the nurse checks the visitor’s blood pressure and takes the visitor to the emergency department for treatment. Correct C. The nurse, preparing an intravenous infusion, notes that the battery of an intravenous infusion pump is not working. D. A cl...

RNSG 1213 Module 4 A client with schizophrenia says, “I’m away for the day ... but don’t think we should play or do we have feet of clay?” Which alteration in the client’s speech does the nurse document? A. Clang association Correct B. Associative looseness C. Neologism D. Word salad A client with schizophrenia and his parents are meeting with the nurse. One of the young man’s parents says to the nurse, “We were stunned when we learned that our son had schizophren...

RNSG 1213 Module 9 A client who has undergone abdominal surgery calls the nurse and reports that she just felt “something give way” in the abdominal incision. The nurse checks the incision and notes the presence of wound dehiscence. The nurse should take which immediate action? A. Contact the primary health care provider B. Place the client in a supine position with the legs flat C. Cover the abdominal wound with a sterile dressing moistened with sterile saline solution Correct ...

RNSG 1213 Module 5 A client with leukemia is being considered for a bone marrow transplant. The healthcare team is discussing the risks and benefits of this treatment and other possible treatments with the goal of inflicting the least possible harm on the client. Which principle of healthcare ethics is the team practicing? A. Autonomy B. Fidelity C. Nonmaleficence Correct D. Justice Which action by the nurse represents the ethical principle of beneficence? A. The nurse admi...

RNSG 1213 Module 7 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. Grilled chicken with turnip greens Correct B. Tomato soup with a ham sandwich C. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes Correct D. Boiled lobster with baked potato Incorrect E. Instant hot cereal with bacon A nurse has provided dietary instructi...