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1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will
drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best
follow-up action by the nurse?
Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream
2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last
visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 158/106
and he admits that he has not been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs make him
"feel bad". In explaining the need for hypertension control, the nurse should stress that an
elevated BP places the client at risk for which pathophysiological condition?
Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
3. The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) positioning a newly admitted
client who has a seizure disorder. The client is supine and the UAP is placing soft pillows along
the side rails. What action should the nurse implement?
Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the side rails instead of pillows.
4. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the
past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up?
Describes life without purpose
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5. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an
abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear
results are negative. What information should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
6. A client who recently underwear a tracheostomy is being prepared for discharge to home.
Which instructions is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge plan?
Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
7. In assessing an adult client with a partial rebreather mask, the nurse notes that the oxygen
reservoir bag does not deflate completely during inspiration and the client's respiratory rate is 14
breaths / minute. What action should the nurse implement?
Document the assessment data
8. During shift report, the central electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring system alarms. Which
client alarm should the nurse investigate firs?
Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds
Questions & verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)- Fortis
1. Following discharge teaching, a male client with duodenal ulcer tells the nurse the he will
drink plenty of dairy products, such as milk, to help coat and protect his ulcer. What is the best
follow-up action by the nurse?
Review with the client the need to avoid foods that are rich in milk and cream
2. A male client with hypertension, who received new antihypertensive prescriptions at his last
visit returns to the clinic two weeks later to evaluate his blood pressure (BP). His BP is 158/106
and he admits that he has not been taking the prescribed medication because the drugs make him
"feel bad". In explaining the need for hypertension control, the nurse should stress that an
elevated BP places the client at risk for which pathophysiological condition?
Stroke secondary to hemorrhage
3. The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) positioning a newly admitted
client who has a seizure disorder. The client is supine and the UAP is placing soft pillows along
the side rails. What action should the nurse implement?
Instruct the UAP to obtain soft blankets to secure to the side rails instead of pillows.
4. An adolescent with major depressive disorder has been taking duloxetine (Cymbalta) for the
past 12 days. Which assessment finding requires immediate follow-up?
Describes life without purpose
, Fortis Capstone HESI PN Exit (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update) |
Questions & verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct
(Verified Solutions)- Fortis
5. A 60-year-old female client with a positive family history of ovarian cancer has developed an
abdominal mass and is being evaluated for possible ovarian cancer. Her Papanicolau (Pap) smear
results are negative. What information should the nurse include in the client's teaching plan?
Further evaluation involving surgery may be needed
6. A client who recently underwear a tracheostomy is being prepared for discharge to home.
Which instructions is most important for the nurse to include in the discharge plan?
Teach tracheal suctioning techniques
7. In assessing an adult client with a partial rebreather mask, the nurse notes that the oxygen
reservoir bag does not deflate completely during inspiration and the client's respiratory rate is 14
breaths / minute. What action should the nurse implement?
Document the assessment data
8. During shift report, the central electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring system alarms. Which
client alarm should the nurse investigate firs?
Respiratory apnea of 30 seconds
