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MED SURG 2 HESI TEST BANK REAL EXAM 100+ QUESTI
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ONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES AGRA
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DE Cartes 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTI
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ONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (EF92D)
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QUESTION 1 vc
1. A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedur
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e. Which assessment finding warrant's immediate intervention by the nurse?
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a. Purple marks on skin of the abdomen
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b. Irregular apical pulse
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c. Quarter size blood spot on dressing
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d. Pitting ankle edema
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ANSWER
b. Irregular apical pulse
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QUESTION 2 vc
3. A client receives prescriptions for a multidrug regimen for the treatment of tuberculos
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is. Which information should the nurse prioritize?
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a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
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b. Medications should be taken with food
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c. Serum liver panels are collected regularly
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d. Enhanced sun protection measures will be needed
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ANSWER
a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
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QUESTION 3 vc
6. What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client diagnosed
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with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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a. Sleep without pillows at night to maintain neck alignment
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,b. Adjust food intake to three full meals per day and no snacks
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c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
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d. Avoid participation in any aerobic exercise programs
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ANSWER
c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
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QUESTION 4 vc
7. The nurse is providing teaching to a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripher
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al neuropathy. Which information should the nurse provide?
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a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
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b. Heating pads are useful if on the low setting
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c. Aching feet may be soaked in lukewarm water for one hour or more
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d. Shoes should be worn outside the house, but it is fine to be barefoot inside
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ANSWER
a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
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QUESTION 5 vc
14. An adult is diagnosed with restless leg syndrome and is referred to the sleep clinic. T
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he HCP prescribed ferrous sulfate 325 PO daily. Which laboratory values should the nurs
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e monitor ?
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a. Platelet count and hematocrit
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b. Serum electrolytes
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c. Serum iron and ferritin
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d. Neutrophils and eosinophils
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ANSWER
c. Serum iron and ferritin
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QUESTION 6 vc
15. While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the body, the nur
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se observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the HCP , th
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e nurse should review which of the client's laboratory values?
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a. White blood cell count
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b. Platelet count
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c. Blood pH level
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d. Hematocrit
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ANSWER
a. White blood cell count
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,QUESTION 7 vc
20. When conducting discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with diverticulitis, which
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diet instruction should the nurse include?
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a. Have a small frequent meals and sit up for at least two hours after meals
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b. Eat a bland diet and avoid spicy foods
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c. Eat a high-fiber diet and increase fluid intake
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d. Eat a soft diet with increased intake of milk and milk products
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ANSWER
c. Eat a high-fiber diet and increase fluid intake
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QUESTION 8 vc
22. Which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer?
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a. A 70-year-old fair-skinned client who works as a secretary
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b. A 65-year-old fair-skinned lenient who is a construction worker
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c. A 16-year-old dark skinned client who tans in tanning beds once a week
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d. A 25-year-old dark skinned client whose mother had skin cancer
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ANSWER
b. A 65-year-old fair-skinned lenient who is a construction worker
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QUESTION 9 vc
23. During spring break, a young adult presents to the urgent care clinic reports a stiff n
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eck, a fever for the past 6 hours, and a headache. Which intervention is most important f
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or the nurse to implement first?
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a. Initiate isolation precautions
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b. Administer an antipyretic
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c. Draw blood cultures
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d. Prepare for a lumbar puncture
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ANSWER
a. Initiate isolation precautions
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QUESTION 10 vc
24. The nurse assesses a client with petechiae and ecchymosis scattered across the arms
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and legs. Which laboratory results should the nurse review?
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a. Red blood cell count
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b. Platelet count
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, c. Hemoglobin levels
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d. White blood cell count
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ANSWER
b. Platelet count
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QUESTION 11 vc
26. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is receiving prednisone
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5 mg PO daily for a rash due to contact with poison ivy. Which symptoms should the nurs
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e tell the client to report to the HCP?
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a. Rapid weight gain
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b. Abdominal striae
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c. Moon faces
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d. Gastric irritation
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ANSWER
a. Rapid weight gain
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QUESTION 12 vc
27. A client with cholithiasis is admitted with jaundice due to obstruction of the common
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bile duct. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the HCP?
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a. Distended, hard, and rigid abdomen
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b. Clay-colored stool
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c. Radiating, sharp pain in right shoulder
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d. Bile-stained emesis
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ANSWER
a. Distended, hard, and rigid abdomen
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QUESTION 13 vc
28. A client with chronic kidney disease is started on hemodialysis. During the first dialy
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sis treatment, the client's blood pressure drops from 150/90 to 80/30. Which action sho
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uld the nurse take first?
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a. Stop the dialysis treatment
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b. Adminster 5% albumin IV
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c. Monitor blood pressure Q45M
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d. Lower the head of the chair and elevate feet
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ANSWER
a. Stop the dialysis treatment
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Exam Solution
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MED SURG 2 HESI TEST BANK REAL EXAM 100+ QUESTI
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ONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES AGRA
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DE Cartes 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTI
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ONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS (EF92D)
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QUESTION 1 vc
1. A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedur
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e. Which assessment finding warrant's immediate intervention by the nurse?
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a. Purple marks on skin of the abdomen
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b. Irregular apical pulse
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c. Quarter size blood spot on dressing
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d. Pitting ankle edema
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ANSWER
b. Irregular apical pulse
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QUESTION 2 vc
3. A client receives prescriptions for a multidrug regimen for the treatment of tuberculos
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is. Which information should the nurse prioritize?
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a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
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b. Medications should be taken with food
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c. Serum liver panels are collected regularly
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d. Enhanced sun protection measures will be needed
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ANSWER
a. Adherence to the regimen is imperative
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QUESTION 3 vc
6. What information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client diagnosed
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with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
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a. Sleep without pillows at night to maintain neck alignment
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,b. Adjust food intake to three full meals per day and no snacks
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c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
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d. Avoid participation in any aerobic exercise programs
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ANSWER
c. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing
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QUESTION 4 vc
7. The nurse is providing teaching to a client with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripher
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al neuropathy. Which information should the nurse provide?
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a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
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b. Heating pads are useful if on the low setting
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c. Aching feet may be soaked in lukewarm water for one hour or more
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d. Shoes should be worn outside the house, but it is fine to be barefoot inside
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ANSWER
a. Family members can help with regular foot exams
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QUESTION 5 vc
14. An adult is diagnosed with restless leg syndrome and is referred to the sleep clinic. T
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he HCP prescribed ferrous sulfate 325 PO daily. Which laboratory values should the nurs
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e monitor ?
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a. Platelet count and hematocrit
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b. Serum electrolytes
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c. Serum iron and ferritin
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d. Neutrophils and eosinophils
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ANSWER
c. Serum iron and ferritin
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QUESTION 6 vc
15. While caring for a client with a full thickness burn covering 40% of the body, the nur
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se observes purulent drainage at the wound. Before reporting this finding to the HCP , th
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e nurse should review which of the client's laboratory values?
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a. White blood cell count
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b. Platelet count
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c. Blood pH level
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d. Hematocrit
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ANSWER
a. White blood cell count
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,QUESTION 7 vc
20. When conducting discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with diverticulitis, which
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diet instruction should the nurse include?
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a. Have a small frequent meals and sit up for at least two hours after meals
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b. Eat a bland diet and avoid spicy foods
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c. Eat a high-fiber diet and increase fluid intake
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d. Eat a soft diet with increased intake of milk and milk products
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ANSWER
c. Eat a high-fiber diet and increase fluid intake
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QUESTION 8 vc
22. Which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer?
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a. A 70-year-old fair-skinned client who works as a secretary
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b. A 65-year-old fair-skinned lenient who is a construction worker
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c. A 16-year-old dark skinned client who tans in tanning beds once a week
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d. A 25-year-old dark skinned client whose mother had skin cancer
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ANSWER
b. A 65-year-old fair-skinned lenient who is a construction worker
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QUESTION 9 vc
23. During spring break, a young adult presents to the urgent care clinic reports a stiff n
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eck, a fever for the past 6 hours, and a headache. Which intervention is most important f
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or the nurse to implement first?
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a. Initiate isolation precautions
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b. Administer an antipyretic
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c. Draw blood cultures
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d. Prepare for a lumbar puncture
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ANSWER
a. Initiate isolation precautions
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QUESTION 10 vc
24. The nurse assesses a client with petechiae and ecchymosis scattered across the arms
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and legs. Which laboratory results should the nurse review?
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a. Red blood cell count
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b. Platelet count
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, c. Hemoglobin levels
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d. White blood cell count
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ANSWER
b. Platelet count
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QUESTION 11 vc
26. The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who is receiving prednisone
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5 mg PO daily for a rash due to contact with poison ivy. Which symptoms should the nurs
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e tell the client to report to the HCP?
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a. Rapid weight gain
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b. Abdominal striae
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c. Moon faces
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d. Gastric irritation
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ANSWER
a. Rapid weight gain
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QUESTION 12 vc
27. A client with cholithiasis is admitted with jaundice due to obstruction of the common
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bile duct. Which finding is most important for the nurse to report to the HCP?
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a. Distended, hard, and rigid abdomen
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b. Clay-colored stool
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c. Radiating, sharp pain in right shoulder
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d. Bile-stained emesis
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ANSWER
a. Distended, hard, and rigid abdomen
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QUESTION 13 vc
28. A client with chronic kidney disease is started on hemodialysis. During the first dialy
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sis treatment, the client's blood pressure drops from 150/90 to 80/30. Which action sho
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uld the nurse take first?
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a. Stop the dialysis treatment
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b. Adminster 5% albumin IV
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c. Monitor blood pressure Q45M
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d. Lower the head of the chair and elevate feet
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ANSWER
a. Stop the dialysis treatment
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