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BSN266 HESI EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
While assessing a client with degenerative joint disease, the
nurse observes Heberden's nodes, large prominences on the
client's fingers that are reddened. The client reports that the
nodes are painful. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Assesses the client's radical pulses and capillary refill time.
b. Discuss approaches to chronic pain control with the client.
c. Notify the healthcare provider of the finding immediately.
d. Review the client's dietary intake of high-
protein foods - ANSWER-b. Discuss approaches to chronic pain
control with the client.
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A client with draining skin lesions of the lover extremity is admitted
with
possible Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).
Which nursing interventions should the nurse i
include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Explain the purpose of a low bacteria diet.
b. Monitor the client's white blood cell count.
c. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
d. Use standard precautions and wear a
mask
e. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors - ANSWER-b.
Monitor the client's white blood cell count.
c. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
e. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors
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(MIS)
The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19)
test for a
client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is
experiencing fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Which action is most important for the
nurse to take?
a. Counsel family members to monitor for illness symptoms for 2
weeks after last contact with patient.
b. Move the client to a private room, keep the door
closed, and initiate droplet precautions.
c. Start an intravenous infusion for antiviral drug to be
administered for positive COVID-19 test results.
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d. Assist the client to recall everyone possibly exposed since
onset
symptoms. - ANSWER-b. Move the client to a private room, keep
the door
closed, and initiate droplet precautions
A client with multiple sclerosis has urinary retention related to
sensorimotor details.
Which action should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
a. Remind the client to practice pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises
regularly.
b. Provide a bedside commode for immediate use in the client's
discomfort.
c. Explain the need to limit intake
of oral fluids to reduce client discomfort.
BSN266 HESI EXAM NEWEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+| ||PROFESSOR
VERIFIED||
While assessing a client with degenerative joint disease, the
nurse observes Heberden's nodes, large prominences on the
client's fingers that are reddened. The client reports that the
nodes are painful. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Assesses the client's radical pulses and capillary refill time.
b. Discuss approaches to chronic pain control with the client.
c. Notify the healthcare provider of the finding immediately.
d. Review the client's dietary intake of high-
protein foods - ANSWER-b. Discuss approaches to chronic pain
control with the client.
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A client with draining skin lesions of the lover extremity is admitted
with
possible Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA).
Which nursing interventions should the nurse i
include in the plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Explain the purpose of a low bacteria diet.
b. Monitor the client's white blood cell count.
c. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
d. Use standard precautions and wear a
mask
e. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors - ANSWER-b.
Monitor the client's white blood cell count.
c. Send wound drainage for culture and sensitivity
e. Institute contact precautions for staff and visitors
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(MIS)
The nurse is preparing to obtain a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19)
test for a
client who was exposed to the virus eight days ago. The client is
experiencing fever, cough and shortness of breath.
Which action is most important for the
nurse to take?
a. Counsel family members to monitor for illness symptoms for 2
weeks after last contact with patient.
b. Move the client to a private room, keep the door
closed, and initiate droplet precautions.
c. Start an intravenous infusion for antiviral drug to be
administered for positive COVID-19 test results.
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d. Assist the client to recall everyone possibly exposed since
onset
symptoms. - ANSWER-b. Move the client to a private room, keep
the door
closed, and initiate droplet precautions
A client with multiple sclerosis has urinary retention related to
sensorimotor details.
Which action should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
a. Remind the client to practice pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises
regularly.
b. Provide a bedside commode for immediate use in the client's
discomfort.
c. Explain the need to limit intake
of oral fluids to reduce client discomfort.
