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This fully graded and verified exam resource for Evolve Fundamentals 2025/2026 includes 100+ practice questions and answers, reflecting current nursing standards in foundational patient care. Designed for nursing students at the undergraduate or associate level, this study guide is ideal for preparing for HESI, ATI, or institutional fundamentals exams. Topics covered include: Patient Safety and Prioritization: Fall prevention, infection control, postoperative care Pain Management: Assessment techniques, non-pharmacologic interventions, opioid responsibilities Vital Signs and Physiological Monitoring: Blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, BUN/Creatinine, electrolyte imbalances Nursing Ethics and Legal Considerations: Informed consent, AMA discharge, liability, documentation Therapeutic Communication and Cultural Sensitivity Age-Specific Care: Older adult sensory loss, developmental stages, Erikson's theory Lab Value Interpretation: INR, BUN, creatinine, serum sodium and potassium Common Conditions: Hyponatremia, glaucoma, wound management, urinary catheters, skeletal traction Each answer is clearly marked and corresponds to updated nursing standards as tested in most fundamental nursing assessments. This guide is recommended for: Nursing students in ADN, BSN, or accelerated programs Students enrolled in Fundamentals of Nursing, Introduction to Clinical Practice, or Medical-Surgical Prep Learners preparing for Evolve/HESI exams, midterms, or clinical skills check-offs Keywords: nursing fundamentals, evolve exam, HESI prep, pain assessment, vital signs, informed consent, INR levels, hyponatremia, safety protocols, Erikson theory, older adults, catheter care, skin integrity, opioid administration, nursing ethics, legal issues, BUN, potassium level, wound care, infection control

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A nurse is caring for an older adult with a hearing loss secondary to aging.

What can the nurse expect to identify when assessing this client? (Select

all that apply.)




1.Dry cerumen

2.Tears in the tympanic membrane

3.Difficulty hearing high-pitched voices

4.Decrease of hair in the auditory canal

,5.Overgrowth of the epithelial auditory lining - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔1.Dry

cerumen

3.Difficulty hearing high-pitched voices

A nurse receives a shift report on four adult clients that are between the

ages of 25-55. Which client should the nurse assess first?




1.Male client with a hemoglobin of 15.9

2.Female client on warfarin (Coumadin) with an International Normalized

Ratio (INR) of 7.5

3.Female client taking daily calcium supplements with a serum calcium

level of 9.4

4.Male client with a blood urea nitrogen (BUN) of 20 and a creatinine of 1.1

- 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔2.Female client on warfarin (Coumadin) with an

International Normalized Ratio (INR) of 7.5

A client comes to the clinic complaining of a productive cough with copious

yellow sputum, fever, and chills for the past two days. The first thing the

nurse should do when caring for this client is to:

, 1.Encourage fluids

2.Administer oxygen

3.Take the temperature


4.Collect a sputum specimen - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔3.Take the temperature


What should the nurse do initially when obtaining consent for surgery?




1.Describe the risks involved in the surgery.

2.Explain that obtaining the signature is routine for any surgery.

3.Witness the client's signature, which the nurse's signature will document.

4.Determine whether the client's knowledge level is sufficient to give

consent - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔4.Determine whether the client's knowledge level

is sufficient to give consent

Considering Erikson's developmental theories, a 21-year-old male client

who has sustained a spinal injury below the level of T6 will most likely have

difficulty with:




1.Mastering his environment

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