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RN Adult Medical Surgical Online Practice 2023 1.A home health nurse is assigned to a client who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation center after experiencing a right-hemispheric stroke. Which of the following neurologic deficits should the nurse expect to find when assessing the client? ( select all that apply) Visual spatial deficits Left hemianopsia ( blindness in the left half of the visual field) One-sided neglect 2.A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who is ...

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MED SURG HESI VERSION 1 2023-2024 VERSION A+ GRADE GUARANTEED A home health nurse is assigned to a client who was recently discharged from a rehabilitation center after experiencing a right-hemispheric stroke. which of the following neurological deficits should the nurse expect to find when assessing the client? visual spatial deficits left hemianopsia one-sided neglect A home health nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a stage 1 pressure injury on the greater trochanter of hi...

ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL PROCTORED EXAM 2019 ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS/A+ GRADE A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being treated with lactulose. the client is experiencing excessive stools. which of the following findings is an adverse effect of the medication? ANSW-hypokalemia A nurse is caring for a client who has emphysema and is receiving mechanical ventilation. the client appears anxious and restless, and the high-pressure alarm is...

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following an upper gastrointestinal series with barium contrast. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? Increase fluid intake Rationale: Increasing fluid intake will help to prevent constipation. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to facilitate the elimination of the barium used during the test. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is being tr...

Which of the following meds helps the body transport sugar into the cells? - ANSWER Insulin A 32 year old patient is found unconsious in the snow. You cannot detect a pulse or respiration rate within 10 seconds. What should you do? - ANSWER assess her pulse for 30-45 seconds An adult male is sitting alone in a dark room, rocking back and forth. he mutters to his sock puppet "are you feeling sad?" what should you do? - ANSWER introduce yourself and start an assessment a 42-year-old man...

What is a stroke? correct answer: temporary reduction or stoppage of blood flow to the brain leading to lack of oxygen and nutrients 2 types of stroke correct answer: 1. Ischemic (85%) 2. Hemorrhagic (15%) Ischemic stroke correct answer: blocked blood vessel Hemorrhagic stroke correct answer: bleeding in the brain tissue Sudden symptoms of stroke correct answer: 1. contralateral weakness 2. slurred or incomprehensible speech 3. contralateral numbness T/F a stroke on the ri...

1. A nurse is caring for a client who who has had a stroke involving the right hemisphere. Which of the following alterations in function should the nurse expect? A. Difficulty reading Rationale: The left hemisphere is the center for language, mathematic skills and thinking analytically. A client who is unable to read following a stroke would have involvement of the left hemisphere. B. Inability to recognize his family members Rationale: The right hemisphere is involved with visual and spati...

A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client following an upper gastrointestinal series with barium contrast. Which of the following information should the nurse provide? - ANSWER- Increase fluid intake Rationale: Increasing fluid intake will help to prevent constipation. Therefore, the nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to facilitate the elimination of the barium used during the test. A nurse is caring for a client who has hepatic encephalopathy that is ...

Next Generation NCLEX Rn Exam 1. Which of the following clients is at a higher risk of developing oral health problems? a. A pregnant client b. A client with diabetes c. A client receiving chemotherapy d. Both b and c 2. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate to reduce environmental stimuli that may cause discomfort for a client? a. Loosen pressure dressings on wounds b. Use assistance to pull a client up in bed c. Check temperature of water used in a sponge bath ...

Questions You Might Have About the Examination The practice of nursing is regulated by the states to assure the public that only those nurses who have the necessary knowledge and skills are licensed to practice. One requirement for becoming a licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) is graduation from an approved school of practical/vocational nursing. Another requirement is passing an examination. All of the states have agreed to use the same ®® examination, NCLEX-PN . The NCLEX-PN is...