HESI RN
Hesi RN Medical Surg Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who works as a data entry clerk is concerned as to how a recent diagnosis of Raynaud's syndrome is going to affect the client's job performance. Which instruction should the nurse provide this client?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A warm workspace prevents vasospasm, reducing Raynaud's attacks during work.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with chronic pancreatitis who reports persistent gnawing abdominal pain. To help the client manage the pain, which assessment data is most important for the nurse to obtain?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dietary intake is critical as high-fat foods exacerbate pancreatitis pain, guiding dietary modifications for pain management.
Question 3 of 5
When conducting discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with diverticulosis, which diet instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A high-fiber diet with increased fluids promotes bowel regularity, reducing diverticulosis complications.
Extract:
Orders
Laboratory Results
Day 1, 1000
Serum uric acid, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr)
X-ray of right foot
Day 1, 1015
Acetaminophen 650 mg PO now
Question 4 of 5
Based on the client's laboratory findings, the nurse recognizes that the client is having an acute gout attack and is most at risk for SwellingBruisingInfectionInflammationRash and DiscolorationErythemaCyanosisPallorEcchymosis in his affected joint.
Correct Answer: A,B
Rationale: Inflammation and discoloration are hallmark symptoms of gout due to urate crystal-induced immune response and increased blood flow.
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Question 5 of 5
An adult client who was recently diagnosed with glaucoma tells the nurse, 'It feels like I am driving through a tunnel.' The client expresses great concern about going blind. Which nursing instruction is most important for the nurse to provide this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adhering to eye drops controls intraocular pressure, critical for preventing vision loss in glaucoma.