HESI RN
RN HESI Fundamentals Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client tells the nurse about taking a variety of herbal products, including milk thistle, and has lost about thirty pounds over the last month. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unintended weight loss needs medical evaluation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is performing a nutritional assessment on a client who is a professional dancer. Which issue reported by the client should alert the nurse to perform further assessment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fatigue may indicate inadequate nutrition.
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 is admitting an older client with possible malnutrition. Which parameters are most indicative of the client's nutritional status?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: BMI and albumin reflect nutritional status.
Question 5 of 5
When conducting diet teaching for a client diagnosed with hypokalemia, which foods should the nurse encourage the client to eat?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Potatoes, bananas, oranges boost potassium.