During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam.B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain. C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily mo...

1. A client with a productive cough has obtained a sputum specimen for culture as instructed. What is the best initial nursing action? • Administer the first dose of antibiotic therapy • Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum • Encourage the client to consume plenty of warm liquids • Send the specimen to the lab for analysis: B. Observe the color, consistency, and amount of sputum 2. A client is brought to the ED by ambulance in cardiac arrest with cardiopulmonary ...

• The nurse is caring for a patient with a wound. The patient appears anxious as the nurse is preparing to change the dressing. Which action should the nurse take? • Turn on the television. • Explain the procedure. c. Tell the patient “Close your eyes.” d. Ask the family to leave the room. ANS: B Explaining the procedure educates the patient regarding the dressing change and involves him in the care, thereby allowing the patient some control in decreasing anxiety. Telling t...

A client's medication sheet contains a prescription for sertraline. To ensure safe administration of the medication, how should the nurse administer the dose? - At the same time each evening A client is scheduled for discharge and will be taking phenobarbital for an extended period. The nurse would place highest priority on teaching the client which point that directly relates to client safety? - Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication. The nurse is describing the medication ...

A client on telemetry has a pattern of uncontrolled atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response. Based on this finding, the nurse anticipates assisting the physician with which treatment? Perform synchronized cardioversion. A female client who received a nephrotoxic drug is admitted with acute renal failure and asks the nurse if she will need dialysis for the rest of her life. Which pathophysiologic consequence should the nurse explain that supports the need for temporary dialysi...

HESI MEDSURG 2023 EXAM - LATEST UPDATED STUDY GUIDE

HESI MEDSURG 2023 EXAM - LATEST UPDATED STUDY GUIDE

A client has had a Miller-Abbott tube in place for 24 hours. Which assessment finding indicates that the tube is properly located in the intestine? Aspirate from the tube has a pH of 7 A client is resuming a diet after a Billroth II procedure. To minimize complications from eating, which actions should the nurse teach the client to do? Select all that apply. Lay down after eating Eat a diet high in protein Eat six small meals per day The nurse assists the health care provider with a live...

A client has had a Miller-Abbott tube in place for 24 hours. Which assessment finding indicates that the tube is properly located in the intestine? Aspirate from the tube has a pH of 7 A client is resuming a diet after a Billroth II procedure. To minimize complications from eating, which actions should the nurse teach the client to do? Select all that apply. Lay down after eating Eat a diet high in protein Eat six small meals per day The nurse assists the health care provider with a live...