HESI MILESTONE #2 LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

HESI MILESTONE #2 LATEST QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) The client with coronary artery disease needs to avoid foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol such as eggs, whole milk, and red meat. These foods contribute to increases in low-density lipoproteins. The use of polyunsaturated oils is recommended to control hypercholesterolemia. It is not necessary to eliminate all cholesterol and fat from the diet. It is not necessary to become a strict vegetarian. The home care nurse has taught a client with heart failure and a problem of inadequate cardiac output about helpful lifestyle adaptations to promote health. Which statement by the client best demonstrates an understanding of the information provided? 1. "I will try to exercise vigorously to strengthen my heart muscle." 2. "I will eat enough daily fiber to prevent straining during bowel movement." 3. "I will drink 3000 to 3500 mL of fluid daily to promote good kidney function." 4. "Drinking 2 to 3 oz of liquor each night will promote blood flow by enlarging blood vessels." - CORRECT ANSWER - "I will eat enough daily fiber to prevent straining during bowel movement." Standard home care instructions for a client with this problem include, among others, lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol intake, avoiding activities that increase the demands on the heart, instituting a bowel regimen to prevent straining and constipation, and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. Consuming 3000 to 3500 mL of fluid and exercising vigorously will increase the cardiac workload. A client with heart failure has been experiencing difficulty with completion of daily activities, as evidenced by exertional fatigue and increased blood pressure. Which observation by the nurse best indicates client progress in meeting goals for this problem? 1. Ambulates 10 feet (3 meters) farther each day 2. Verbalizes the benefits of increasing activity 3. Chooses a healthy diet that meets caloric needs 4. Sleeps without awakening throughout the night - CORRECT ANSWER - Chooses a healthy diet that meets caloric needs