HESI Adult Health 2 (2026) EXAM QUESTIONS
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A nurse is caring for a client with DI. a. Serum sodium of 185
Which data warrants the most
immediate intervention by the
nurse?
a. Serum sodium of 185
b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor
c. Apical rate of 110 beats per
minute
d. Polyuria and excessive thirst
The nurse is obtaining the c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as
admission history for a client with gnawing and burning.
suspected peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). Which subjective data
reported by the client supports 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
,The nurse assess a client who is d. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
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 this
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
To reduce the risk for pulmonary a. Perform chest physiotherapy
complication for a client with b. Teach the client breathing exercises
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis e. Encourage use of incentive spriometer
(ALS), which interventions should
the nurse implement? (Select all)
a. Perform chest physiotherapy
b. Teach the client breathing
exercises
c. Initiate passive range of motion
exercises
d. Establish a regular bladder
routine
e. Encourage use of incentive
spriometer
, A client hospitalized with heart b. Place the client in high fowler position
failure (HF). Which intervention
should the nurse implement to
improve ventilation and reduce
venous return?
a. Perform passive range of motion
exercises
b. Place the client in high fowler
position
c. Administer oxygen per nasal
canula
d. Increase the client's activity level
A client who was involved in a a. Verify pedal pulses using a doppler pulse
motor vehicle collision is admitted device
with a fractured left femur which is b. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left
immobilized using a fracture leg
traction splint in preparation for an d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, paresthesia,
open reduction internal fixation paralysis, pressure
(ORIF). The nurse determines that
the client's distal pulses are
diminished in the left foot. Which
interventions should the nurse
implement? (select all)
a. Verify pedal pulses using a
doppler pulse device
b. Evaluate the application of the
splint to the left leg.
c. Offer ice chips and oral clear
liquids.
d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor,
paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
3. Administer oral antispasmodics
and narcotic analgesics
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Terms in this set (55)
A nurse is caring for a client with DI. a. Serum sodium of 185
Which data warrants the most
immediate intervention by the
nurse?
a. Serum sodium of 185
b. Dry skin with inelastic turgor
c. Apical rate of 110 beats per
minute
d. Polyuria and excessive thirst
The nurse is obtaining the c. upper mid-abdominal pain described as
admission history for a client with gnawing and burning.
suspected peptic ulcer disease
(PUD). Which subjective data
reported by the client supports 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
,The nurse assess a client who is d. Obtain a prescription for artificial tear drops
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 this
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
To reduce the risk for pulmonary a. Perform chest physiotherapy
complication for a client with b. Teach the client breathing exercises
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis e. Encourage use of incentive spriometer
(ALS), which interventions should
the nurse implement? (Select all)
a. Perform chest physiotherapy
b. Teach the client breathing
exercises
c. Initiate passive range of motion
exercises
d. Establish a regular bladder
routine
e. Encourage use of incentive
spriometer
, A client hospitalized with heart b. Place the client in high fowler position
failure (HF). Which intervention
should the nurse implement to
improve ventilation and reduce
venous return?
a. Perform passive range of motion
exercises
b. Place the client in high fowler
position
c. Administer oxygen per nasal
canula
d. Increase the client's activity level
A client who was involved in a a. Verify pedal pulses using a doppler pulse
motor vehicle collision is admitted device
with a fractured left femur which is b. Evaluate the application of the splint to the left
immobilized using a fracture leg
traction splint in preparation for an d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor, paresthesia,
open reduction internal fixation paralysis, pressure
(ORIF). The nurse determines that
the client's distal pulses are
diminished in the left foot. Which
interventions should the nurse
implement? (select all)
a. Verify pedal pulses using a
doppler pulse device
b. Evaluate the application of the
splint to the left leg.
c. Offer ice chips and oral clear
liquids.
d. Monitor left leg for pain, pallor,
paresthesia, paralysis, pressure
3. Administer oral antispasmodics
and narcotic analgesics
