RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS.

RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2023 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWERS. 1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a diagnosis on colon cancer which of the following should the nurse expect? a) Statorrhea b) Elevated hemoglobin c) Hematochezia d) Weight gain 2. A nurse is assessing a client admitted with peripheral vascular disease,. Which of the following findings indicates a venous vascular disorder? a) An ulcer at the tip of a toe b) Hair loss distal to the clients calves c) Leg pain at rest d) Edema of the ankle. 3. A nurse is caring for a client who has a chest tube. The client asks why the fluid in the water -seal chamber rises and falls. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “ this means your lung is fully expanded “ b) “ this indicates a possible leak” c) “ suction pressure that is too high causes this” d) “ Your breathing pattern causes this” 4. A community health nurse is reviewing home care instructions with an older adult client who has a new diagnosis of heart failure. Which of the following is the priority topic for the nurse to review with the client? a) Daily sodium restriction b) Daily exercise routine c) Changes in weight d) Fluid intake record