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HESI EXIT RN 2022 V3 160 Questions 1. A male client with stomach cancer returns to the unit following a total gastrectomy. He has a nasogastric tube to suction and is receiving Lactated Ringer’s solution at 75 mL/hour IV. One hour after admission to the unit, the nurse notes 300 mL of blood in the suction canister, the client’s heart rate is 155 beats/minute, and his blood pressure is 78/48 mmHg. In addition to reporting the finding to the surgeon. Which action should the nur...

Mental Health 1. The home care nurse is visiting an older client whose spouse died 6 months ago. Which behavior by the client indicates ineffective coping? 1. Neglecting personal grooming 2. Look ing at old snapshots of family 3. Participating in a senior citizens' program 4. Visiting their spouse's grave once a month 1. Neglecting personal grooming 2. A client with a diagnosis of major depression who has attempted suicide says to the nurse, "I should have died. I've always been a failure. N...

NR 507 Final Exam Study Guide 2 All possible questions with verified correct answers ACID BASE IMBALANCE While checking arterial blood gas results, a nurse finds respiratory acidosis. What does the nurse suspect is occurring in the patient? A 20-year-old male is in acute pain. An arterial blood gas reveals decreased carbon dioxide (CO2 ) levels. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is the most likely cause? The nurse is assessing a client with suspected respiratory acidosis. Which a...

Critical Care Comprehensive Exam 1 1. A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to recei ve that is least likely to exacerbate asthma? A. Carteolol (Ocupress). B. Propranolol hydrochloride (Inderal). C. Pindolol (Visken). Incorrect D. Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor). Correct The best antihypertensive agent for clients with asthma is metoprolol (Lopressor) (C), a beta2 blocking agent which ...