Hesi Final Study Questions: Med Surg II Questions And Answers 100% Verified.
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Hesi Final Study Questions: Med Surg II Questions And Answers 100% Verified.
A nurse is caring for a client who is learning how to take care of a newly created colostomy. When observing a return demonstration of the colostomy irrigation, the nurse evaluates that more teaching is required...
Hesi Final Study Questions: Med Surg II
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A nurse is caring for a client who is learning how to take care of a newly created
colostomy. When observing a return demonstration of the colostomy irrigation, the
nurse evaluates that more teaching is required when the client: - correct answer.
Hangs the irrigation bag on the door clothes hook during fluid insertion
Following surgery, a client asks the nurse if he or she can help measure intake and
output. What is the best nursing response? - correct answer. Assess the client's
ability to measure the intake and output
A client with cancer of the pancreas has a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple
procedure). The nurse expects that the client will have which tube after surgery? -
correct answer. Nasogastric
A nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of early left ventricular heart failure.
Specific to this type of heart failure, the nurse expects the client to state: - correct
answer. "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly."
A client with a spontaneous pneumothorax asks, "Why did they put this tube into my
chest?" The nurse explains that the purpose of the chest tube is to: - correct answer.
Remove air from the pleural space
Following surgery in the inguinal area, the client complains of pain on the right side of
the chest, becomes dyspneic, and begins to cough violently. The nurse suspects that a
pulmonary embolus has occurred. What is the priority nursing action? - correct answer.
Elevate the head of the bed
As an acute episode of rheumatoid arthritis subsides, active and passive range-of-
motion exercises are taught to the client's spouse. The nurse should teach that direct
, pressure should not be applied to the client's joints because this may precipitate: -
correct answer. Pain
A client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of cancer of the thyroid and a
thyroidectomy is scheduled. What is important for the nurse to consider when caring for
this client during the postoperative period? - correct answer. Hoarseness and airway
obstruction may result from laryngeal nerve damage.
A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. The
nurse teaches the client about post-procedure interventions that protect the catheter
insertion site. The nurse instructs the client that the leg used for catheter insertion will
be: - correct answer. Kept extended while on bed rest
A female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is inquiring about the
prevention of future UTIs. What information should the nurse include when teaching the
client? (Select all that apply.) - correct answer. -Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each
day
-Urinate immediately after sexual intercourse
A client is diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. Which clinical manifestation does the
nurse expect to increase in a client with Cushing syndrome? - correct answer.
Glucose level
A client with hepatic cirrhosis begins to develop slurred speech, confusion, drowsiness,
and a flapping tremor. With this evidence of impending hepatic coma, which diet can the
nurse expect will be prescribed for this client? - correct answer. 20 g of protein,
2000 calories
A nurse concludes that the anemia that accompanies chronic kidney disease should be
treated because it contributes to: - correct answer. Chronic fatigue
A client is scheduled to receive general anesthesia during an upcoming surgery. The
nurse provides education about common side effects of general anesthesia. The nurse
concludes that the teaching has been effective when the client states, "Immediately
after surgery I may experience: - correct answer. A sore throat."
A client has surgery for the creation of burr holes after sustaining head trauma. An early
clinical manifestation of meningeal irritation for which the nurse assesses the client is: -
correct answer. Kernig's sign
What therapeutic effect should the nurse identify as the reason for administration of
neomycin sulfate to a client before colon surgery? - correct answer. Destroy
intestinal bacteria
A client newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis is concerned about fluctuations in
physical condition and generalized weakness. When caring for this client it is most
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