PN End of Life HESI Case Study Latest Update
2024-2025
The client asks the practical nurse (PN) why his
medication was changed. What is the most likely reason
for this change?
B. Dry cough is a common side effect of an ACE inhibitor.
The HCP ordered 80 mg of Valsartan (Diovan) to be
administered twice daily. The available dose is Valsartan
(Diovan) 40 mg tablets. How many tablets will the PN
administer to Mr. Pinner with each dose?
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Which medication or combination of medications that Mr.
Pinner listed as his home medications, may contribute to
his upset stomach?
A. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Norco)
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When reinforcing the teaching to a client about the use
of nitroglycerin, which of the following points should the
PN include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Nitroglycerin should be kept in a tightly closed
container.
D. Nitroglycerin should be dissolved under the tongue,
not chewed or swallowed.
, Which of the following ECG findings indicate that Mr.
Pinner may be having another MI?
C. ST segment elevation
How much oxygen should Mr. Pinner receive at this time?
B. Give oxygen at 2 L per minute by nasal cannula
titrated for saturation greater than 94%.
What action should the PN take first?
A. Stop the HCP and remind the HCP of client
confidentiality.
What is the best response by the PN?
A. "Mr. Pinner, you may be correct. We do not know for
certain if you have cancer and the HCP said further
testing will be obtained."
Mr. Pinner complains of pain to the PN. What is the best
method for measuring his pain?
C. Ask the client to rate his pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
What action(s) should the PN implement?
A. Explain to Mr. Pinner that he will not become addicted
to morphine with one dose.
C. Evaluate Mr. Pinner for allergies.
While evaluating Mr. Pinner at the beginning of the shift,
the PN notes that Mr. Pinner has a saline lock in place
that will be used for tests with contrast media
2024-2025
The client asks the practical nurse (PN) why his
medication was changed. What is the most likely reason
for this change?
B. Dry cough is a common side effect of an ACE inhibitor.
The HCP ordered 80 mg of Valsartan (Diovan) to be
administered twice daily. The available dose is Valsartan
(Diovan) 40 mg tablets. How many tablets will the PN
administer to Mr. Pinner with each dose?
2
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
Which medication or combination of medications that Mr.
Pinner listed as his home medications, may contribute to
his upset stomach?
A. Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Norco)
We have an expert-written solution to this problem!
When reinforcing the teaching to a client about the use
of nitroglycerin, which of the following points should the
PN include? (Select all that apply.)
A. Nitroglycerin should be kept in a tightly closed
container.
D. Nitroglycerin should be dissolved under the tongue,
not chewed or swallowed.
, Which of the following ECG findings indicate that Mr.
Pinner may be having another MI?
C. ST segment elevation
How much oxygen should Mr. Pinner receive at this time?
B. Give oxygen at 2 L per minute by nasal cannula
titrated for saturation greater than 94%.
What action should the PN take first?
A. Stop the HCP and remind the HCP of client
confidentiality.
What is the best response by the PN?
A. "Mr. Pinner, you may be correct. We do not know for
certain if you have cancer and the HCP said further
testing will be obtained."
Mr. Pinner complains of pain to the PN. What is the best
method for measuring his pain?
C. Ask the client to rate his pain on a scale of 0 to 10.
What action(s) should the PN implement?
A. Explain to Mr. Pinner that he will not become addicted
to morphine with one dose.
C. Evaluate Mr. Pinner for allergies.
While evaluating Mr. Pinner at the beginning of the shift,
the PN notes that Mr. Pinner has a saline lock in place
that will be used for tests with contrast media
