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A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription for a
hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the
hypothermia blanket?
1) Shivering
2) Infection
3) Burns
4) Hypervolemia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
1) "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."
2) "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."
3) "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."
4) "I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative.
After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed.
3) Check the client's vital signs.
4) Inform the client about the need to return to surgery.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing metabolic acidosis.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
1) Cool, clammy skin.
2) Hyperventilation
3) Increased blood pressure
Surg Exam / 20
Versions / 1500+
Verified Q & A /
Latest-2021 /
Pages 1544
, HESI Med Surg Exam
(CHECK THE LAST PAGE FOR 20 LATEST VERSIONS OF THE EXAM
AND OTHER HESI EXAMS)
A nurse is caring for a client who has a temperature of 39.7° C (103.5° F) and has a prescription for a
hypothermia blanket. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of the
hypothermia blanket?
1) Shivering
2) Infection
3) Burns
4) Hypervolemia
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about exercise with a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which of the
following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
1) "I will carry a complex carbohydrate snack with me when I exercise."
2) "I should exercise first thing in the morning before eating breakfast."
3) "I should avoid injecting insulin into my thigh if I am going to go running."
4) "I will not exercise if my urine is positive for ketones."
A nurse notes a small section of bowel protruding from the abdominal incision of a client who is postoperative.
After calling for assistance, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
1) Cover the client's wound with a moist, sterile dressing.
2) Have the client lie supine with knees flexed.
3) Check the client's vital signs.
4) Inform the client about the need to return to surgery.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has alcohol use disorder and is experiencing metabolic acidosis.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?
1) Cool, clammy skin.
2) Hyperventilation
3) Increased blood pressure
