HESI RN
RN Hesi Mental Health Questions
Extract:
History and Physical
Laboratory Results
Vital signs
The client is a 68-year-old with a history of diabetes, hypertension (HTN), coronary artery disease (CAD), and was recently diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ERSD). She has been placed on hemodialysis three times a week for one month. She presents to the emergency department (ED) with fatigue, generalized weakness, muscle cramps, tingling sensation in her arms and legs, and lightheadedness following 3 days of Illness during which her husband reports she has complained of nausea and had a poor appetite and not able to go for her scheduled dialysis 2
On further assessment, the client reports that her doctor had recently started her on Lisinopril for blood pressure control but it "doesn't seem to help". She then complained of some chest discomfort. The client is moved to an ED room, and another set of vital signs is performed. Physician notified and orders received
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Which of the following physician's orders requires priority attention from the nurse? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: E,F
Rationale: Chest X-ray and continuous cardiac monitoring are priorities to assess chest discomfort and potential arrhythmias in a client with CAD and hyperkalemia risk. Other orders are important but less urgent.
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