HESI Exit Exam 8 Graded A+ 2025

HESI Exit Exam 8 Graded A+ 2025 1. What intervention should the practical nurse (PN) implement to meet the physiologic integrity of a client during a manic episode of bipolar disorder? Provide the client with finger foods. 2. A client with bipolar disorder is being treated with cognitive therapy. Which actions should the practical nurse (PN) implement to reenforce this treatment strategy? Select all that apply. -Use affirmations and limit setting. -Report client's suicidal expressions to the therapist. -Encourage substituting positive thoughts for negative thoughts. 3. The practical nurse (PN) is evaluating a client's self-management of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). Which findings provide the best parameter in the client's goals for the prevention of long- term complications of DM? Consistent hemoglobin A1c levels no greater than 7%. 4. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement for a young girl with pulmonary infection who is receiving chest physiotherapy? Percuss the chest wall in a rhythmic fashion. 5. The practical nurse (PN) is preparing to administer erythromycin (Ilotycin) 0.5% ophthalmic ointment to a newborn. The father asks the PN the purpose of this medication. What rationale should the PN provide? To prevent infection in the baby's eyes. 6. A client's cardiac telemetry reveals sinus bradycardia at 40 beats/minute. An IV dose of atropine is given per protocol. Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) identify as a therapeutic response? An increase in heart rate. 7. A client is admitted with a tumor of the hypothalamus. Which finding should the practical nurse (PN) report to the charge nurse? An oral temperature of 101.8° F. 8. The practical nurse (PN) is reinforcing instructions to a client who is scheduled for a bone marrow aspiration. The PN should prepare the client for the procedure at which site? The posterior iliac crest. 9. Which discharge instructions should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce with a client who has acute cholecystitis? Consume a low-fat diet in smaller, more frequent meals. 10. A male client draws back when the practical nurse (PN) reaches over the side rails to take his blood pressure. To promote effective communication, what should the PN do? Apologize for startling the client and explain the need for contact.