HESI EXIT COMPREHENSIVE PROCTORED EXAM 160 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

HESI EXIT COMPREHENSIVE PROCTORED EXAM 160 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Which information is most concerning to the nurse when caring for an older client with bilateral cataracts? a. States having difficulty with color perception b. Presents with opacity of the lens upon assessment c. Complains of seeing a cobweb-type structure in the visual field d. Reports the need to use a magnifying glass to see small print Rationale: Visualization of a cobweb- or hairnet-type structure is a sign of a retinal detachment, which constitutes a medical emergency. Clients with cataracts are at increased risk for retinal detachment. Distorted color perception, opacity of the lens, and gradual vision loss are expected signs and symptoms of cataracts but do not need immediate attention. 2. When caring for a client hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome, which information is most important for the nurse to report to the primary health care provider? a. Decrease in cognitive status of the client Rationale: