HESI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 2023/2024

Funds - HESI review questions 2023/2024 After a needlestick occurs while removing the cap from a sterile needle, which action should the nurse implement? - ANSWER Select another sterile needle A 20-year-old female client with a noticeable body odor has refused to shower for the last 3 days. She states, "I have been told that it is harmful to bathe during my period." Which action should the nurse take first? - ANSWER Teach the importance of personal hygiene during menstruation with the client After receiving written and verbal instructions from a clinic nurse about a newly prescribed medication, a client asks the nurse what to do if questions arise about the medication after getting home. How should the nurse respond? - ANSWER Encourage the client to call the clinic nurse or health care provider if any questions arise After the nurse tells an older client that an IV line needs to be inserted, the client becomes very apprehensive, loudly verbalizing a dislike for all health care providers and nurses. How should the nurse respond? - ANSWER Calmly reassure the client that the discomfort will be temporary