NURS HESI (NURSHESI)

1. The home health nurse observes that a female client is using a topical preparation that contains echinacea to treat a canker sore. Her husband expresses concern regarding the effectiveness and safety of using herbs. How should the nurse respond? a. many of the herbal preparations are helpful primarily because of their placebo effect b. this product is essentially harmless, but also is not very beneficial in treating skin infections c. topical echinacea is usually used to soothe burns ...

1. Which nursing diagnosis is important to include in the plan of care for a client receiving the angiotensin-2 antagonist irbesartan (Avapro)? - Risk for injury 2. A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? - Blood pressure has changed from 180/120 to 140/70 3. A client is receiving methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40 mg IV daily. The nurse anticipates an in...

Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler- age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure - 2 A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine - 2 Which first line medication would the nurse stat...

1. A client is receiving clonidine (Catapres) 0.1 mg/24hr via transdermal patch. Which assessment finding indicates that the desired effect of the medication has been achieved? A. Client denies recent episodes of angina B. Change in peripheral edema from + 3 to +1 C. Client denies N/V D. Blood pressure changed from 180/120 to 140/70 - D. Blood pressure changed from 180/120 to 140/70 2. After abdominal surgery a male is prescribed LMWH. During admin of medication, the client asks why he is ...

1. A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is receiving calcium acetate 867 mg by mouth. A decrease in which blood value indicates to the nurse that the medication is having the desired affect? Phosphate 2. A client who uses transdermal contraceptive, calls to the clinic because she forgot to apply a new patch three days ago. Which instruction you should provide to the client? Apply the new patch today and use a backup method for 7 days 3. A client with a history of anaphylactic react...

52: Epogen A client who is HIV positive is receiving epoetin (Epogen) for management of anemia secondary to zidovudine (AZT) therapy. Which laboratory finding is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? Hematocrit (HCT) of 58% the nurse reviews the blood reports of a patient who is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen) and finds that the medication is effective. Which finding in the blood lab report enables the nurse to reach this conclusion? Hemoglobin levels of 15 g/dL ...

Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease. D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediat...

1. After placing a 36- week- gestation newborn in an isolette and drying the infant with several blankets, what should the nurse implement next? Remove the wet blankets and linen from the isolette 2. A client in the third trimester of pregnancy complains of frequent nasal stiffness and occasional nosebleeds. Her chest circumference has increased by 5 cm during the pregnancy, and she uses thoracic breathing. Her diaphragm is elevated and she has an increased costal angle. Which intervention...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease. - D 2. A client has altered renal function and is bein...

1. Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pylegraphy? A) Eat a light diet for the rest of the day B) Rest for the next 24 hours since the preparation and the test is tiring. C) During waking hours drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every hour for the next 2 days D) Measure the urine output for the next day and immediately notify the health care provider if it should decrease. The correct answer is D: Measure the urine output for the...