HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has a serum sodium level of 155 mEq/L (155 mmol/L). The nurse should encourage the client to make which selection from the lunch menu? Reference Range:Sodium [Reference Range: Adult 136 to 145 mEq/L or 136 to 145 mmol/L]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chicken salad meal is lower in sodium.
Question 2 of 5
A client who is receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy has lost 25% of total body weight and is having difficulty eating because of stomatitis. In planning care for this client, which diet should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pureed diet is easier to swallow with stomatitis.
Question 3 of 5
During the admission assessment, an older male client who has no teeth tells the nurse that he cannot find his dentures at home. His dietary prescription is a regular diet. What diet request should the nurse recommend for this client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pureed diet suits clients without teeth.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse assesses a client's fluid intake at breakfast, which consists of oatmeal, a cup of milk, and 12 ounces of coffee. How many mL should the nurse document in the client's record? (Enter numerical value only.)
Correct Answer: 780
Rationale: Milk (240 mL) + coffee (360 mL) + oatmeal (180 mL) = 780 mL.
Question 5 of 5
The home health nurse is visiting an older client who was discharged from the hospital 3 days ago following hip pinning surgery. The client lives with her daughter, who prepares the family meals. In discussing nutrition for postoperative healing, which food choices should the nurse suggest for this client's diet? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,D,E
Rationale: Protein-rich foods promote healing.