HESI RN Complex Adult Health II 2024 update v2

HESI RN Complex Adult Health II 2024 update v2 HESI RN Complex Adult Health II 2024 update v2 An elderly patient has been put on a potentially toxic drug for treatment of arthritis. The patient and family have expressed concern about the drug. What is the nurse's responsibility in this particular situation? - provide information so that the patient can decide whether to accept or refuse the treatment The nurse is caring for a patient whose daughter wishes to pursue a career in nursing. The daughter wants to enroll in a program that is of short duration and makes her eligible to take the nursing license examination. Which educational program would the nurse recommend to this student? - associates degree program in nursing The community health nurse is conducting a program on health and fitness awareness for medically under served people. Who would be categorized as medically under served? - people of a poor socioeconomic status The nursing mentor observes that a nursing student is deficient in communication skills but is good at understanding nursing theories. How would the mentor intervene with respect to this student? - help the student build nursing skills In a hospital, there is an acute shortage of nurses because of retirements. Which action would the remaining nurses take? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -use the patient contact time efficiently -use the patient contact time professionally The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage lung disease. The patient wants to go home on oxygen and be comfortable. The family wants the patient to have a new surgical procedure. The nurse explains the risks and benefits of the surgery to the family and discusses the patient's wishes with the family. Which role is the nurse playing for the patient? - advocate Nurses are responsible for the quality of care provided to patients. Which will help nurses practice safe nursing? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -acquiring knowledge -improving competencies -acquiring technical skills The nurse usually is assigned multiple patients at one time. Which action would the nurse take to ensure individual patient satisfaction? select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -provide quality care to each patient -ensure that patients leave with a positive image of nursing -manage time, and approach all patients with compassion A 40 y/o man is diagnosed with colon cancer. While interacting with the patient, the nurse learns that he has a twin brother. Which nursing action is appropriate for the patient's brother? select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -educate the patient's brother on reasons to get a colonoscopy -encourage the patient's brother to get an annual stool test The nurse is being appointed as nurse educator in a nursing school. Which responsibilities fall under the role of the nurse educator? - provide student with practical and theoretical knowledge The senior nurse is explaining to the nurse who holds an associate degree in nursing about next steps in advanced nursing education. Which educational option would be included? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct. - -bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) -Bachelor in Nursing (BN) A patient has a sprained ankle. The nurse instructs the patient to keep the leg elevated and applies cold compresses on the affected ankl