HESI PN Case Study Age-Related Risks
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
The PN understands which is correct regarding diabetes mellitus in the aging
client? - Correct answer-The risk for co-existing diseases such as hypertension and
stroke increases with aging.
Which information about the client is of most concern to the PN? - Correct answer-
Client reports that he has a new onset of blurry vision.
Which other symptoms should the PN expect in the client with a diagnosis of
diabetic retinopathy? (Select all that apply.) - Correct answer-Reports of floaters
Loss of vision
Difficulty with color perception
The PN understands which information is correct regarding the prescribed insulin?
- Correct answer-Gargine (Lantus) does not have a peak interval.
The PN should complete these actions in which order? (Place in numerical order
from the first action through the last action.) - Correct answer-Help the client sit
down
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, Check a finger stick blood glucose level
Administer 4-6 ounces of fruit juice
Document the findings
The PN understands which symptoms are associated with diabetic peripheral
neuropathy? (Select all that apply.) - Correct answer-Reduced ability to feel pain or
temperature in the extremities
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Muscle weakness and difficulty walking
Which instruction related to bath safety is best? - Correct answer-Use a bath
thermometer to ensure that the temperature is below 102 degrees F
It is most important for the client to report which potential adverse or side effect
associated with gabapentin (Neurontin)? - Correct answer-Tarry stool
Which response by the client is of most concern to the PN? - Correct answer-"My
urine had a foul smell this morning."
The PN should instruct the client to perform which action first when collecting a
urine sample? - Correct answer-Wipe the genital are clean.
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
The PN understands which is correct regarding diabetes mellitus in the aging
client? - Correct answer-The risk for co-existing diseases such as hypertension and
stroke increases with aging.
Which information about the client is of most concern to the PN? - Correct answer-
Client reports that he has a new onset of blurry vision.
Which other symptoms should the PN expect in the client with a diagnosis of
diabetic retinopathy? (Select all that apply.) - Correct answer-Reports of floaters
Loss of vision
Difficulty with color perception
The PN understands which information is correct regarding the prescribed insulin?
- Correct answer-Gargine (Lantus) does not have a peak interval.
The PN should complete these actions in which order? (Place in numerical order
from the first action through the last action.) - Correct answer-Help the client sit
down
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, Check a finger stick blood glucose level
Administer 4-6 ounces of fruit juice
Document the findings
The PN understands which symptoms are associated with diabetic peripheral
neuropathy? (Select all that apply.) - Correct answer-Reduced ability to feel pain or
temperature in the extremities
Extreme sensitivity to touch
Muscle weakness and difficulty walking
Which instruction related to bath safety is best? - Correct answer-Use a bath
thermometer to ensure that the temperature is below 102 degrees F
It is most important for the client to report which potential adverse or side effect
associated with gabapentin (Neurontin)? - Correct answer-Tarry stool
Which response by the client is of most concern to the PN? - Correct answer-"My
urine had a foul smell this morning."
The PN should instruct the client to perform which action first when collecting a
urine sample? - Correct answer-Wipe the genital are clean.
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