HESI RN Comprehensive V1

HESI RN Comprehensive V1• A male client who lives in an area endemic with Lyme disease asks the nurse what to do if he thinks he may have been exposed. Which response should the nurse provide? • Cover the ticks with oil to suffocate and kill them to prevent transmission. • Look for early signs of a lesion that increases in size with a red border, clear center. Correct • See a healthcare provider if nausea, vomiting, and joint pain occur after a tick bite. • Obtain early treatment with antiviral agents to prevent cardiac manifestations. • The nurse is planning a wellness program aimed at primary prevention in the community. Which action should the nurse implement? • Immunizations that decrease occurrences of many contagious diseases. Correct • Blood pressure screenings to identify persons with high blood pressure. • Breast self-­examination (BSE) for young women instead of a mammogram. • Home care monitoring for clients who are high-­risk due to pregnancy. • The school nurse is reviewing health risks associated with extracurricular activities of grade-­school children. Regular participation in which activity places the child at highest risk for developing external otitis? • Batting practice at a batting cage. • Soccer practice at an outdoor field. • Swimming lessons in an indoor pool. Correct • Roller skating at an indoor rink.