HESI Med Surg Exam
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a
prescription for a hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of
the following adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket?
1) Shivering
2) Infection
3) Burns
4) Hypervolemia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
1) "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."
2) "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."
3) "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."
4) "I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client
who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed.
3) Check the client's vital signs.
4) Inform the client about the need to return to surgery.
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, A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing
metabolic acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
1) Cool, clammy skin.
2) Hyperventilation
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS | LATEST UPDATE
A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a
prescription for a hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of
the following adverse effects of the hypothermia blanket?
1) Shivering
2) Infection
3) Burns
4) Hypervolemia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes
mellitus. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of
the teaching?
1) "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."
2) "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."
3) "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."
4) "I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client
who is postoperative. After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should
the nurse take first?
1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed.
3) Check the client's vital signs.
4) Inform the client about the need to return to surgery.
This study source was downloaded by 100000859807096 from CourseHero.com on 03-02-2023 03:48:28 GMT -06:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/95389680/HESI-Med-Surg-Exam-2021-Med-Surg-HESI-Exam-2021docx/
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing
metabolic acidosis. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
1) Cool, clammy skin.
2) Hyperventilation
This study source was downloaded by 100000859807096 from CourseHero.com on 03-02-2023 03:48:28 GMT -06:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/95389680/HESI-Med-Surg-Exam-2021-Med-Surg-HESI-Exam-2021docx/
