HESI RN Med-Surge Practice Exam

HESI RN Med-Surge Practice Exam An adult client who is hospitalized after surgery reports sudden onset of chest pain and dyspnea. the client appears anxious, restless, and mildly cyanotic. the nurse should further assess the client for which condition? Pulmonary embolism. Heart failure. Tuberculosis. Bronchitis. - ANS-Pulmonary embolism which information should the nurse obtain when performing an initial assessment of a client who presents to the emergency department with a painful ankle injury? (select all that apply) Quality of the pain. Signs of inflammation. Ankle range of motion. Muscle strength testing. Visible deformities of the joint - ANS-Quality of the pain Signs of inflammation Ankle range of motion Visible deformities of the joint Which description of pain is consistent with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis? Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints. Joint pain is better in the morning and worsens throughout the day. Joint pain is consistent throughout the day and is relieved by pain medication. Joint pain is worse during the day and involves unilateral joints. - ANS-Joint pain is worse in the morning and involves symmetric joints Which physical assessment finding should the nurse anticipate in a client with long-term gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD)? Hoarseness. Dry mouth. Mouth ulcers. Weight loss. - ANS-Hoarseness A client presents with chronic venous insufficiency. Which assessment finding should the nurse anticipate? CONTINUES...