MED SURG HESI V2 questions and answers

What Information should the nurse include in the teaching plan of a client diagnosed with GERD? A. Sleep without pillows B. Adjust food intake to three full meals per day with no snacks C. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing D. Avoid Participation in any aerobic exercise program - ans ----C. Minimize symptoms by wearing loose, comfortable clothing After a hospitalization for SIADH, a client develops pontine myelinolysis. Which Intervention should the nurse implement first? A. Reorient client to room B. Place a patch on one eye C. Evaluate clients ability to swallow D. Perform range of motion exercises - ans ----A. Reorient client to room A male client with heart failure calls the clinic and reports that he cannot put his shoes on because they are too tight. Which additional information should the nurse obtain? A. What time did he take his medication? B. Has his weight changed in the last several days? C. Is he still able to tighten his belt buckle? D. How many hours did he sleep last night? - ans ----B. Has his weight changed over the last several days? An older adult woman with a long history of COPD is admitted with progressive shortness of breath and a persistent cough, is anxious, and is complaining of dry mouth. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A. Administer a prescribed sedative B. Encourage client to drink water C. Apply a high flow venturi mask