Evolve HESI Fundamentals Practice Qs Exam with correct question and answers

Evolve HESI Fundamentals Practice Qs Exam with correct question and answers 1. Urinary catheterization is prescribed for a postoperative female client who has been unable to void for 8 hours. The nurse inserts the catheter, but no urine is seen in the tubing. Which action will the nurse take next? A. Clamp the catheter and recheck it in 60 minutes. B. Pull the catheter back 3 inches and redirect upward. C. Leave the catheter in place and reattempt with another catheter. D. Notify the health care provider of a possible obstruction.: Answer: C It is likely that the first catheter is in the vagina, rather than the bladder. Leaving the first catheter in place will help locate the meatus when attempting the second catheterization (C). The client should have at least 240 mL of urine after 8 hours. (A) does not resolve the problem. (B) will not change the location of the catheter unless it is completely removed, in which case a new catheter must be used. There is no evidence of a urinary tract obstruction if the catheter could be easily inserted (D). 2. The nurse is teaching an obese client, newly diagnosed with arteriosclero- sis, about reducing the risk of a heart attack or stroke. Which health promotion brochure is most important for the nurse to provide to this client?