Exit HESI #1

The single mother of a child with a head injury is sitting at the child's bedside crying when the PN enters the room. The mother states, "why did this happen? I just can't cope with this." What is the best initial response - answer-Do you have someone who can help you cope with this? The PN is reinforcing instruction with a client who is being discharged from the ambulatory day surgery center following cataracts removal and intraocular lens implants. Which occurrence should the PN tell the client to report to HCP immediately - answer-New visual floaters or dots The PN administer morphine sulfate 10 mg IM to a postop client. Before administering, the PN should recognize the necessity for monitoring which parameter? - answer-Dyspnea, respiratory depth and rate Student pregnancy is an issue. New prevention program was implemented. Which indicates to the PN that the program is successful? - answer-Students requesting information about adolescent pregnancy has increased by 25% Client who had endoscopic procedure in which local anesthetic was sprayed on throat. - answer-access the gag reflex PN is preparing to administer zolpidem prescribed PRN at HS for a male client. At 2100, client states he is staying up 2 more hours and will put on call light when ready for med. Which action should the PN take? - answer-Plan to return and administer the medication when requested by the client At 1200, the PN learns that clients 0900 dose of an anticonvulsant was not given. Next dose is at 2100. Which action should the PN take? - answer-Administer the missed dose asap A client on bedrest refuses to wear the prescribed pneumatic compression devices after surgery. Which action should the PN implement in response to the client's refusal? A. Emphasize the importance of active foot flexion B. Check the surgical dressing