HESI RN
HESI RN Exit Exam Capstone Questions
Question 1 of 5
A client with adrenal insufficiency is admitted to the ICU with acute adrenal crisis. The client's vital signs include heart rate 138 bpm and BP 80/60. What is the nurse's first intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
A male client with HIV on saquinavir and other antiretrovirals reports increased hunger and thirst but weight loss. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
A client with 42-week gestation refuses induction. What is the most important action the nurse should take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
A client with COPD and a history of emphysema presents with increasing shortness of breath. What action should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
An older client is admitted with fluid volume deficit and dehydration. Which assessment finding is the best indicator of hydration status?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.