BEST REVISION EXAM ON FUNDAMENTAL HESI

The nurse is preparing to irrigate the client's indwelling urinary catheter using an open technique. What action should the nurse take after applying gloves? A: Empty the client's urinary drainage bag. B: Draw up the irrigating solution into the syringe. C: Secure the client's catheter to the drainage tubing. D: Use aseptic technique to instill the irrigating solution. What action should the nurse implement to prevent the formation of a sacral ulcer for a client who is immobile? A: Maintain in a lateral position using protective wrist and vest devices. B: Position prone with a small pillow below the diaphragm. C: Raise the head and knee gatch when lying in a supine position. D: Transfer into a wheelchair close to the nurses's station for observation. The nurse is administering an intermittent infusion of an antibiotic to a client whose IV access is an antecubital saline lock. After the nurse opens the roller clamp on the IV tubing, the alarm on the infusion pump indicates an obstruction. What action should the nurse take first? A: Check for a blood return. B: Reposition the client's arm. C: Remove the IV site dressing. D: Flush the lock with saline. A female client informs the nurse that she uses herbal therapies to supplement her diet and manage common ailments. What information should the nurse offer the client about general use of herbal supplements? A: Most herbs are toxic or carcinogenic and should be used only when proven effective. B: There is no evidence that herbs are safe or effective as compared to conventional supplements in maintaining health. C: Herbs should be obtained from manufacturers with a history of quality control of their supplements. D: Herbal therapies may mask the symptoms of serious disease, so frequent medical evaluation is required during use.