Med-Surg HESI Practice Questions and correct solutions

Med-Surg HESI Practice Questions and correct solutions When providing care for a client following a bronchoscopy, which assessment finding should the nurse immediately report to the HCP? To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), what interventions should the nurse implement? A male client who reports feeling chronically fatigued has a Hgb of 11.0 grams/dl, hematocrit of 34%, and microcytic and hypochromic red blood cells. Based on these findings, which dinner selection should the nurse suggest to the client? Two days following abdominal surgery a client c/o of cramping abdominal pain, and the nurse's inspection of the abdomen indicates slight distention. Which action should the nurse implement first? A client with a liver abscess undergoes surgical evacuation and drainage of the abscess. Which lab value is most important for the nurse to monitor following the procedure? A male client with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome reports to the nurse that the pain and tingling he is experiencing worsens at night. What client teaching should the nurse provide? A client returns to the unit following a suprapubic prostatectomy. He has a three-way catheter in place with a continuous bladder irrigation infusing. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse An adult female client is diagnosed with restless leg syndrome and is referred to the sleep clinic. The healthcare provider prescribes ferrous sulfate (Feosol) 325 mg PO daily. Which laboratory values should the nurse monitor? A client uses triamcinolone (Kenalog), a corticosteroid ointment, to manage pruritus caused by a chronic skin rash. The client calls the clinic nurse to report increased erythema with purulent exudate at the site. Which action should the nurse implement? During preoperative teaching for a male client schedule for repair of an inguinal hernia, the client tells the nurse that he has had several surgeries and understand the need to perform coughing and deep breathing exercise after surgery. How should the nurse respond? A client with ulcerative colitis is admitted to the medical unit during an acute exacerbation. The nurse should instruct the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to report which finding related to the client's bowel movements? The nurse is evaluating a male client understanding of diet teaching about the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan. Which behavior indicates that the client is adhering to the eating plan? An adult client is admitted with flank pain and is diagnosed with acute pyelonephritis. What is the priority nursing action? An adult client is admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and a urinary tract infection (UTI). Prescriptions for intravenous antibiotics and an insulin infusion are initiated. Which serum laboratory value warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?