• What are the nutritional implications, key assessment findings, and nursing interventions for a patient with hypokalemia? • What are the signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity and how would the nurse assess for these symptoms? • How would the nurse provide family-centered care?

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Mobility Nursing Intervention – Recognizing Cues • The nurse is caring for a client who was recently injured the right leg while playing basketball. Which symptoms could be most consistent with a bone injury? Select all that apply. Recognizing Cues – Altered Mobility • The nurse is caring for a client with a nerve impingement in the lower back area around L4 and L5. Which symptoms are consistent with nerve injury? Select all that apply. Nursing Intervent...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Inflammation Infection and Inflammation • Which statement regarding infection and inflammation is correct? Process of Healing • Adam is a 22-year-old student who loves to skateboard and spend time outside. Recently while skateboarding, Adam fell, breaking his wrist. After surgery to repair his wrist, Adam’s incision was sutured closed. This is an example of which process of healing? Negative Pressure Wound Therapy • Which statement best descri...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Function Dietary Customs • Idan, a 34-year-old client, has been admitted for a bowel obstruction. In the admission assessment, Idan identifies himself as a practicing Jewish man who follows Kosher dietary practices. Which statement, made by the nurse, is most appropriate? Obesity • Obesity impacts which body systems? Select all that apply. Metabolic Syndrome • Which health problems are associated with metabolic syndr...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Hematologic Alterations Nursing Intervention – Taking Action • A nurse develops a fever before she is scheduled to work. Which priority action is most appropriate? Recognizing Cues – Altered Hematological Conditions • In reviewing a client’s chart, the nurse notes a hemoglobin of 7 g/dL with a low hematocrit. Which symptoms are consistent with these lab values? Select all that apply. Analyzing Cues – Altered Hematologic Conditions • The nurse no...

Prepare: Nursing Care of Altered Perfusion Using Clinical Judgement with Perfusion • The nurse notices that the patient’s blood pressure is 100/50. Which part of the clinical judgement model is the nurse performing? Using Clinical Judgement with Perfusion • The nurse decides to raise the head of the bed before administering oxygen. Which part of the clinical judgement model is the nurse using? Using Clinical Judgement with Perfusion • The nurse checks the patient’s blood pressure...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Gas Exchange Diagnostic Tests – Altered Gas Exchange • Looking for a cause of this altered gas exchange, the healthcare provider orders a sputum collection for gram stain, culture and sensitivity. What action is appropriate when collecting this sputum? Interprofessional Care – Altered Gas Exchange • The client is transferred from assisted living facility to emergency department due to shortness of breath. Based on the history of present illness, t...

Prepare: The Nursing Care of Altered Acid-Base Balance Recognizing Cues: Altered Acid-Base Balance • An arterial blood gas (ABG) test measures the acidity, levels of oxygen, bicarbonate and carbon dioxide in arterial blood. Data Interpretation: Arterial Blood Gas Analysis • Matt presents to the emergency department with severe vomiting for 72 hours, irritability, hand tremors and muscle cramps that began today. The health care provider prescribes several items, including an arterial bloo...

Prepare: Nursing Care of Altered Fluid Balance • A client with heart failure is admitted due to shortness of breath in the emergency room. Upon assessment, the nurse found the following: Based on the data above, what are the appropriate nursing diagnoses for this client? Select all that apply. Medication Effects on Fluid Volume • What medication will help to excrete the excess fluid volume in the body? Diagnostic Testing and Fluid Imbalances • Which diagnostic tests will help to iden...

HESI EXIT EXAM PN 2019 TEST BANK 1. a male client admitted the morning of his scheduled surgery tells the PN that he drank water last night. What intervention will the PN implement first? Determine the amount of water and exact time it was taken 2. A client receives ondansetron prior to chemotherapy treatment.How should the PN evaluate this medication? Monitor the client for nausea or vomiting following the treatment 3. The PN is caring for an older adult client who is confused and spen...