HESI RN
HESI RN Med Surg Exam 3 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which diet modification should the nurse suggest to a client who was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: Reducing roughage during acute diverticulitis prevents irritation of inflamed diverticula.
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Question 2 of 5
Which diet modification should the nurse suggest to a client who was recently diagnosed with diverticulitis?
Correct Answer: Reducing roughage during acute diverticulitis prevents irritation of inflamed diverticula.
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Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client who is newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: Hypoventilation is the most critical finding because it indicates respiratory depression. Immediate intervention is required to support the client's breathing and prevent respiratory failure.
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Question 4 of 5
During a home visit, the nurse should evaluate the effectiveness of a client's treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by assessing for which primary symptom?
Correct Answer: Dyspnea is the primary symptom of COPD, and its reduction indicates effective treatment.
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Question 5 of 5
A client who weighs 176 pounds is admitted to the intensive care unit with a serum glucose level of 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L). Regular insulin at a rate of 0.1 unit/kg/hour is prescribed. The pharmacy provides a solution of regular insulin 100 units/100 mL of normal saline. The nurse should set the infusion pump to deliver how many mL/hours?
Correct Answer: The nurse should set the pump to 8 mL/hour, calculated as 176 pounds ÷ 2.2 = 80 kg, 80 kg × 0.1 unit/kg/hour = 8 units/hour, 8 units ÷ (100 units/100 mL) = 8 mL/hour.
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