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MED SURG HESI RN EXIT EXAM VERSION 1 WITH NGN A+ VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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MED SURG HESI RN EXIT EXAM VERSION 1 WITHNGN A+ VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1.The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?
A.Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L)
B.Dry skin with inelastic turgor
C.Apical rate of 110 beats per minute
D.Polyuria and excessive thirst
: A. Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L)
2.The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client sup- ports this medical diagnosis?
A.Frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion
B.Severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods
C.Upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning
D.Marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3 or 4 months
: C. Upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning .The nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the client's eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyed appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding,
which action should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A.Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure
B.Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine
C.Review the client's serum electrolyte values
D.Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
: D. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
4.To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), what interventions should the nurse implement? (Select all that apply)
A.Initiate passive range of motion exercises
B.Establish a regular bladder routine
C.Teach the client breathing exercises
D.Perform chest physiotherapy
E.Encourage use of incentive spirometer
: C. Teach the client breathing exercises D. Perform chest physiotherapy
E. Encourage use of incentive spirometer
5.A client is hospitalized with heart failure (HF). Which intervention should
the nurse implement to improve ventilation and reduce venous return?
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