HESI RN
HESI RN Fundamentals with NGN Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of neuropathy who reports increasing numbness and tingling in the lower extremities. Which problem should the nurse determine is the priority for promoting foot care at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Numbness increases risk of skin breakdown.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse enters a client's room to perform a physical assessment and finds the client crying. Which response is best for the nurse to provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empathetic touch and dialogue support emotional needs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is using guided imagery with a client who is experiencing chronic pain. The nurse should direct the client's attention on which focus?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Visualization of serene places reduces pain perception.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with type 2 diabetes mellitus who had surgery for a large bowel resection with a colostomy placement. The client has now developed hyperglycemia which require self injections of insulin after discharge. When designing the postoperative plan of care, which outcome statement should the nurse use?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Adherence to insulin regimen manages hyperglycemia.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse notices a client grimacing while moving from the bed to a chair, but when asked about the pain the client denies having any pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Asking clarifies pain denial discrepancy.