BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2026 / 2027) Questions & Correct Answers With Guaranteed Pass || Complete A+ Guide

BSN HESI 266 Med Surg Exam (Latest 2026 / 2027) Questions & Correct Answers With Guaranteed Pass || Complete A+ Guide An older adult client with a long history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with progressive shortness of breath and a persistent cough. She is anxious and is complaining of a dry mouth. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A. Administer a prescribed sedative B. Assist client to an upright position C. Encourage client to drink water D. Apply a high flow venturi mask A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) is admitted to the medical unit, The client reports fatigue, muscle weakness, and diplopia. Which action should the nurse implement to reduce the clients risk for falls? SATA A. Provide assistance to bedside commode B. Provide frequent rest periods. C. Offer to assist with warm baths in the morning D. Monitor pulse ox during activities E. Teach to patch one eye while walking A client arrives to the ED following a motor vehicle collision, The nurse observes the client experiencing increasing dyspnea and notes absent breath sounds on the left side, which procedure should the nurse prepare for the client? A. Bronchoscopy B. Chest tube insertion C. Endotracheal intubation D. Pulmonary function test Following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) a client is discharged from the hospital with an indwelling urinary catheter, Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge teaching plan? A. Eliminate all spicy foods from your diet B. Drink 3 liters of water each day C. Clamp the catheter when taking a shower D. Avoid driving a car for 2 weeks An adult woman with Graves disease is admitted with severe dehydration and malnutrition, She is currently restless and refusing to eat. Which action is most important for the nurse to implement? A. Teach client relaxation techniques B. Determine the clients food preferences C. Maintain a patent Intravenous site D. Keep room temperature cool A client tells the clinic nurse about experiencing burning on urination, and assessment reveals that the client had sexual intercourse four days ago with a person who was a casual acquaintance, Which action should the nurse implement? A. Obtain a specimen of urethral drainage for culture B. Observe the perineal area for a chancre like lesion C. Identify all sexual partners in the last four days. D. Assess for perineal itching erythema and excoriation The nurse is caring for a client admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, which diagnostic procedure should the nurse prepare the client for? A. Lumbar puncture B. Skull radiography C. MRI D. CT An older adult client with long term type 2 DM is seen in the clinic for a routine health assessment, which assessment would the nurse complete to determine if a patient with type 2 DM is experiencing long term complications? SATA A. Sensation in feet and legs B. Skin condition of lower extremities C. Visual acuity D Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) E. Signs of respiratory tract infection The nurse assesses a client with cirrhosis and finds 4+ pitting edema of the feet and legs, and massive ascites, Which mechanism contributes to edema and ascites in a client with cirrhosis? A. Decreased portacaval pressure with greater collateral circulation B. Hypoalbuminemia that results in decreased colloidal oncotic pressure C. Decreased renin angiotensin response related to an increase in renal blood flow D. Hyperaldosteronism causing an increased sodium absorption in renal tubes The nurse is planning care for an older adult client who experiences a cerebrovascular accident several weeks ago. The client has expressive aphasia (Broca's aphasia) and often becomes frustrated with the nursing staff. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A. Encourage clients use of picture charts B. Speak slowly to the client C. Ask the client simple questions D, Teach the client use of basic sign language which client has the highest risk for developing skin cancer? A. A 70 year old fair skinned client who works as a secretary. B, A 65 year old fair skinned client who works as a construction worker C. a 25 year old dark skinned client whose mother had skin cancer D. A 16 year old dark skinned client who tans in tanning beds once a week. which intervention should the nurse include in the teaching plan for a client with pruritis? A. Explain the importance of not taking any type of tub bath B Discourage the use of any type of skin lubricant C. Encourage the client to keep warm sleeping environment D. Instruct client to keep fingernails trimmed short One hour after major abdominal surgery a client in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) has a BP of 136/80. Fifteen minutes later it is 114/72 which actions should the nurse take first? A. Increase frequency of BP assessments B. Encourage the client to breathe deeply C. Check abdominal surgical dressing D. Review the clients baseline BP trends When explaining dietary guidelines to a client with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) which instruction should the nurse include in the dietary teaching? A. select a protein rich food daily