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HESI NURSING EXIT EXAM A hospitalized pt reports to the nurse he has not had a BM in 2 days. Which intervention should the nurse implement first? - correct answer Assess the pt's medical record to determine his normal bowel pattern A pt who has COPD is resting in a semi-Fowler's position with O2 at 2L/min NC. The pt develops dyspnea. What action should the RN take first? - correct answer Raise the HOB higher A pt who has hyperparathyroidism is scheduled to receive a prescribed dose of oral phosphate. The RN notes that the pt's serum calcium level is 12.5 mg/dL. What action should the nurse take? - correct answer Administer the dose of oral phosphate (to counter the hypercalcemia) In completing a pt's preoperative routine, the RN finds that the consent has not been signed. The pt begins to ask more questions about the medical procedure. What action should the nurse take next? - correct answer Inform the HCP that the pt has additional questions about the surgery Complementary and Alternative therapy (CAM) includes the use of? - correct answer Culture, herbals, yoga, acupressure, acupuncture, reiki, and aromatherapy What OTCs can cause bleeding? - correct answer ASA, ginko biloba, Vitamin E What are the post-partum daily caloric increases? - correct answer Post-partum, 300 calories extra daily; Post-partum & breatfeeding, 500 calories extra daily Regarding ABXs, after the 1st 2 doses, what should be done? One hour later? - correct answer Redraw blood to determine Trough; RE-draw blood to determine Peak List of Teratogenic medications - correct answer Ibuprofen, Alcohol, Nicotine, Warfarin, Falidemide, Accutane, Tylenol