HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS EXIT EXAM ..................................... 2
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES ............................................................ 97
HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS EXIT EXAM
The nurse transcribes the postoperative prescriptions for a client who
returns to the unit following surgery and notes that an
antihypertensive medication that was prescribed preoperatively is not
listed. Which action should the nurse take?
A.
Consult with the pharmacist about the need to continue the
medication.
B.
Administer the antihypertensive medication as prescribed
preoperatively.
C.
Withhold the medication until the client is fully alert and vital signs
are stable.
D.
Contact the health care provider to renew the prescription for the
medication.