Med-Surg I HESI Test Bank Questions and Answers Graded A+

Med-Surg I HESI Test Bank Questions and Answers Graded A+ A patient had abdominal surgery and states that after coughing it feels like his guts has spilled out. What should the nurse do *first*? - ANSAssess the abdominal area Pt has been taking kenalog (corticosteriod) and calls reporting with increased redness. what do you do? - ANSschedule an appt to be seen with HCP A client who had a bilio pancreatic diversion procedure (BDP) 3 months ago is admitted with severe dehydration. Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse? - ANS*Positive gastrooccult emesis* (method for detecting the presence of occult blood and determining the pH of gastric aspirate or vomitus) A patient who has been taking B12 says he's fatigue. What lab to monitor? - ANS*CBC* (blood test used to evaluate your overall health and detect a wide range of disorders, including anemia, infection and leukemia) A pt with Parkinson is walking, he freezes and stretches his leg out before continuing. what is the nurse's next action? - ANSConfirm that its effective Whats priority for a patient who is allergic to bananas? - ANSThis means the patient will also have a latex allergy, ensure *all things latex are replaced* What should a pt avoid/limit to prevent renal calculi? - ANSTea & choco