HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse administers regular insulin SUBQ at 0700 to a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM), after which the client eats one-half of the breakfast provided. At 1000, the client reports being hungry. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: Providing a snack of cheese and crackers is appropriate to stabilize blood glucose levels and prevent hypoglycaemia.
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Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of hypothyroidism was admitted with lethargy and confusion. Which additional finding warrants immediate action by the nurse?
Correct Answer: A further decline in level of consciousness can indicate a myxoedema coma, a life-threatening complication.
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Question 3 of 5
A client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is admitted to the medical unit. Which assessment finding requires the most immediate intervention by the nurse?
Correct Answer: Vomiting coffee-grounds emesis indicates gastrointestinal bleeding, requiring immediate intervention.
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Question 4 of 5
An older female resident of a long-term care facility with early-stage Alzheimer's disease frequently wanders into the wrong room. To help this client recognize her room, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: Placing a picture of the client on her door provides a clear visual cue for recognition.
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Question 5 of 5
When teaching a client with Parkinson's disease, which rationale for the prescription of carbidopa-levodopa should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: Carbidopa-levodopa increases dopamine availability, helping muscles function correctly.
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