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An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - Rational-To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the client should be lifted gently across a surface (D). Re...

Hesi Fundamentals Practice Which drug does a nurse anticipate may be prescribed to produce diuresis and inhibit formation of aqueous humor for a client with glaucoma? Chlorothiazide (Diuril) Acetazolamide (Diamox) Bendroflumethiazide (Naturetin) Demecarium bromide (Humorsol) A client receiving steroid therapy states, "I have difficulty controlling my temper which is so unlike me, and I don't know why this is happening." What is the nurse's best response? Tell the client it is noth...

HESI Fundamentals Practice Test/Final 2 (NCLEX) 63 Questions with Verified Answers An adult is now alert and oriented following abdominal surgery. What position is most appropriate for the client? A. Semi-Fowler's B. Prone C. Supine D. Sim's - CORRECT ANSWER A This position allows for greater thoracic expansion and puts less pressure on the suture line Following a craniotomy, the nurse positioned a client in low fowler's for which reason? A. To promote comfort B. To promote drain...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM 80 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice park applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack. B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering. C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice. D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER Observe the appearance of the skin...

HESI Fundamentals Practice Test/Final 2 (NCLEX) 63 Questions with Verified Answers An adult is now alert and oriented following abdominal surgery. What position is most appropriate for the client? A. Semi-Fowler's B. Prone C. Supine D. Sim's - CORRECT ANSWER A This position allows for greater thoracic expansion and puts less pressure on the suture line Following a craniotomy, the nurse positioned a client in low fowler's for which reason? A. To promote comfort B. To promote drain...

HESI FUNDAMENTALS PRACTICE EXAM 80 Questions with Verified Answers The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering from an ice park applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? A. Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack. B. Instruct the client regarding the need for the covering. C. Reapply the covering after filling with fresh ice. D. Ask the client how long the ice was applied to the skin. - CORRECT ANSWER Observe the appearance of the skin...

An elderly client with a fractured left hip is on strict bedrest. Which nursing measure is essential to the client's nursing care? A. Massage any reddened areas for at least five minutes. B. Encourage active range of motion exercises on extremities. C. Position the client laterally, prone, and dorsally in sequence. D. Gently lift the client when moving into a desired position. - To avoid shearing forces when repositioning, the client should be lifted gently across a surface (D). Reddened...

HESI Fundamentals Practice Exam The nurse observes that a male client has removed the covering form an ice pack applied to his knee. What action should the nurse take first? Observe the appearance of the skin under the ice pack. The nurse mixes 50mg of Niproide in 250ml of D5W and plans to administer the solution at a rate of 5mcg/kg/min to a client weighing 182lbs. Using a drip factor of 60gtt/ml, how many drops permin should the client receive? 124gtt/min lbs to kg 182/2.2 = 82.73k...