ALTERED NUTRITION FUNDS HESI CASE STUDY PRACTICE EXAM
WITH WELL DETAILED QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+
GRADED WITH RATIONALE
A older client is discharged from the hospital to rehab after suffering a cerebral vascular
accident (CVA) often referred to as a stroke. The client lives with her spouse who is in good
health. The rehab nurse enters the room to assess the client. CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>...
The nurse's focused assessment findings include right-sided weakness, slurred speech, and
dysphagia. The nurse identifies that the client is at high risk for several problems
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>...
Of the client problems addressed on the nursing plan of care, which is the highest priority
problem?
Aspiration.
Skin breakdown.
,Altered nutrition.
Self-care deficit. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Aspiration
After establishing priorities, the nurse should take which
action next in preventing the client from aspirating?
Obtain a prescription for placement of enteral feeding tube.
Elevate the head of bed to 45 degrees.
Ensure client participates with PT and OT exercises for
strengthening.
Ensure the client's meals are pureed. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Elevate the head of bed
to 45 degrees
The nurse visits with the client's spouse then observes as the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP) assists the client with a meal. The UAP gives the client a glass of iced tea to drink and the
client begins to cough. The nurse recognizes that the client's dysphagia may impact her fluid
and nutritional status. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>...
The nurse should obtain an order from which member of the interprofessional team?
, Case manager.
Speech therapist.
Registered dietician.
Geriatric nurse practitioner. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Speech Therapist
The nurse recognizes that the client's right-sided weakness is also a factor contributing to a risk
for altered nutrition.
With which member of the interprofessional team should the nurse consult regarding this
problem?
Clinical nutritionist.
Occupational therapist.
Rehabilitation counselor.
Physical therapist. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Occupational Therapist
WITH WELL DETAILED QUESTION & ANSWERS PERFECTLY A+
GRADED WITH RATIONALE
A older client is discharged from the hospital to rehab after suffering a cerebral vascular
accident (CVA) often referred to as a stroke. The client lives with her spouse who is in good
health. The rehab nurse enters the room to assess the client. CORRECT
ANSWER>>>>...
The nurse's focused assessment findings include right-sided weakness, slurred speech, and
dysphagia. The nurse identifies that the client is at high risk for several problems
CORRECT ANSWER>>>>...
Of the client problems addressed on the nursing plan of care, which is the highest priority
problem?
Aspiration.
Skin breakdown.
,Altered nutrition.
Self-care deficit. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Aspiration
After establishing priorities, the nurse should take which
action next in preventing the client from aspirating?
Obtain a prescription for placement of enteral feeding tube.
Elevate the head of bed to 45 degrees.
Ensure client participates with PT and OT exercises for
strengthening.
Ensure the client's meals are pureed. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Elevate the head of bed
to 45 degrees
The nurse visits with the client's spouse then observes as the unlicensed assistive personnel
(UAP) assists the client with a meal. The UAP gives the client a glass of iced tea to drink and the
client begins to cough. The nurse recognizes that the client's dysphagia may impact her fluid
and nutritional status. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>...
The nurse should obtain an order from which member of the interprofessional team?
, Case manager.
Speech therapist.
Registered dietician.
Geriatric nurse practitioner. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Speech Therapist
The nurse recognizes that the client's right-sided weakness is also a factor contributing to a risk
for altered nutrition.
With which member of the interprofessional team should the nurse consult regarding this
problem?
Clinical nutritionist.
Occupational therapist.
Rehabilitation counselor.
Physical therapist. CORRECT ANSWER>>>>Occupational Therapist
