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HESI Pain Case Study
2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
Which nursing intervention(s) would the nurse choose to implement to determine
the etiology of the client's anxiety? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options
may be correct.)
Refer client to psychologist.
Continue to interview the client.
Provide an anxiety screening tool for the client to utilize.
Obtain client's medical history. - correct-answer - answers:
Continue to interview the client.
Client is best source of information and although she may not understand the
symptoms and causes she is experiencing, the nurse can investigate by
interviewing.
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Provide an anxiety screening tool for the client to utilize.
There are evidence-based screening tools available to help assess the client
identify causes of anxiety.
Obtain client's medical history.
Several medical conditions can cause anxiety.
Which is the best goal for the nurse to include in the plan of care related to the
problem statement of "acute pain related to strain on muscles with movement?"
1. Client reports pain of less than 1 on a 0 to 10 scale.
2. Client will verbalize pain control methods.
3. Client will learn alternative methods for pain control.
4. Client will learn to live with long-term pain. - correct-answer - Answer is 1.
The goal is a broad statement that reflects a positive direction for the client's
problem, in this case, acute pain.
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Which medication should the nurse suggest as a common NSAID?
1. Diphenhydramine.
2. Alprazolam.
3. Calcium carbonate.
4. Ibuprofen. - correct-answer - answer is 4
Ibuprofen is an NSAID that has anti-inflammatory properties.
The nurse should explain medication safety and educate the client about facts
regarding ASA and children?
1. ASA comes in children's doses, which can be given safely to 4-year-old children
2. Buffered ASA contains an ingredient that can be damaging to small children.
3. All ASA products should be avoided in children unless specifically prescribed.
4. It is ok to give half an adult dose of ASA to a child. - correct-answer - answer is
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HESI Pain Case Study
2026|Comprehensive Q&A For
Certification Success
Which nursing intervention(s) would the nurse choose to implement to determine
the etiology of the client's anxiety? (Select all that apply. One, some, or all options
may be correct.)
Refer client to psychologist.
Continue to interview the client.
Provide an anxiety screening tool for the client to utilize.
Obtain client's medical history. - correct-answer - answers:
Continue to interview the client.
Client is best source of information and although she may not understand the
symptoms and causes she is experiencing, the nurse can investigate by
interviewing.
,2|Page
Provide an anxiety screening tool for the client to utilize.
There are evidence-based screening tools available to help assess the client
identify causes of anxiety.
Obtain client's medical history.
Several medical conditions can cause anxiety.
Which is the best goal for the nurse to include in the plan of care related to the
problem statement of "acute pain related to strain on muscles with movement?"
1. Client reports pain of less than 1 on a 0 to 10 scale.
2. Client will verbalize pain control methods.
3. Client will learn alternative methods for pain control.
4. Client will learn to live with long-term pain. - correct-answer - Answer is 1.
The goal is a broad statement that reflects a positive direction for the client's
problem, in this case, acute pain.
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Which medication should the nurse suggest as a common NSAID?
1. Diphenhydramine.
2. Alprazolam.
3. Calcium carbonate.
4. Ibuprofen. - correct-answer - answer is 4
Ibuprofen is an NSAID that has anti-inflammatory properties.
The nurse should explain medication safety and educate the client about facts
regarding ASA and children?
1. ASA comes in children's doses, which can be given safely to 4-year-old children
2. Buffered ASA contains an ingredient that can be damaging to small children.
3. All ASA products should be avoided in children unless specifically prescribed.
4. It is ok to give half an adult dose of ASA to a child. - correct-answer - answer is
3.
