HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The nurse is educating the client about self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) and haemoglobin A1C. Which statement by the client indicates teaching has been effective?
Correct Answer: Washing hands with warm soapy water prevents infections and ensures accurate glucose readings.
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Question 2 of 5
A male client comes to the clinic with concerns of erectile dysfunction (ED). Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: The current medication regimen is the most important information for the nurse to obtain. Many medications can contribute to erectile dysfunction as a side effect.
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Question 3 of 5
A client who is postmenopausal, obese, and is a smoker, has developed an intolerance to fatty foods and believes she is at risk for developing gallbladder problems. Which instruction should the nurse provide to help reduce the client's risk for gallbladder disease?
Correct Answer: Joining a group weight loss program is important due to obesity being a significant risk factor for gallbladder disease. Weight loss can decrease the likelihood of gallstone formation.
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Question 4 of 5
An older adult male client tells the nurse of losing sleep because of having to get up several times at night to go to the bathroom. The client also reports having trouble starting his urinary stream, and he does not feel like his bladder is ever completely empty. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: Palpating the bladder assesses for distension, indicating urinary retention, a common issue in older males.
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Question 5 of 5
The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical diagnosis?
Correct Answer: Upper midabdominal pain described as gnawing and burning is a classic symptom of PUD.
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