HESI RN
Community Health HESI Questions
Question 1 of 5
During a follow-up visit, a client with diabetes reports difficulty maintaining a healthy diet. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Exploring the client's dietary habits and challenges helps the nurse understand the barriers to maintaining a healthy diet and tailor the intervention accordingly.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client with dysphagia. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering the medication with a small amount of pudding helps prevent aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of asthma is admitted with shortness of breath. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Absence of breath sounds can indicate a pneumothorax or severe asthma exacerbation, which requires immediate intervention.
Question 4 of 5
A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse the healthcare provider discontinued the medication because his blood pressure has been normal for the past three months. Which instruction should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Gradually tapering the dose over one to two weeks should be recommended to prevent rebound tachycardia, hypertension, and ventricular dysrhythmias.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse is working with a community to improve access to mental health services. Which intervention is most likely to be effective?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Setting up mental health clinics in accessible locations makes it easier for community members to access the care they need.
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