Medsurg HESI QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN]

Medsurg HESI QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |ALREADY GRADED A+ (BRAND NEW!! 2024/ 2025[NEXT GEN] Alternate IV & IM medications - CORRECT ANSWER A 73 year old patient with end stage cancer is in the hospital for pain control and rates pain at a "12" on the numeric rating scale of 0 to 10. What is the appropriate method of pain control for this patient? A. Alternate acetaminophen & ibuprofen B. Only give PO medications on a scheduled basis C. Alternate IV & IM medications D. Wait for patient to request medication each time Dyspnea Barrel chest Tripod position Pursed-lip breathing - CORRECT ANSWER What physical assessment findings would a nurse expect to find in a client with COPD? Increase fluid intake to 3L/day if tolerated - CORRECT ANSWER What is the priority nursing intervention in helping a patient expectorate thick lung secretions? A. Humidify the oxygen as able B. Administer cough suppressant Q24HR C. Teach patient to splint the affected area D. Increase fluid intake to 3L/Day if tolerated *Obesity* *Smoking* *Diabetes* *Cholesterol* Stress - CORRECT ANSWER Risk factors for hypertension Decrease calcium (milk, cheese, tofood) Want them to get up and ambulate to get those stones down Increase water/fluid intake Strain urine - CORRECT ANSWER What interventions do you plan to include w/ a pt who has renal calculi? Increase water/fluid intake Decrease calcium Limit coffee, tea, & cola - CORRECT ANSWER What are dietary considerations for renal calculi? C. Weak cough - CORRECT ANSWER A patient is admitted to the ER with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Which nursing assessment warrants immediate intervention? A. Muscle spasms B. Severe constipation