LATEST Hesi Final Study Questions: Med Surg II VERIFIED SOLUTION 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

A nurse is caring for a client who is learning how to take care of a newly created colostomy. When observing a return demonstration of the colostomy irrigation, the nurse evaluates that more teaching is required when the client: - ANSWER Hangs the irrigation bag on the door clothes hook during fluid insertion Following surgery, a client asks the nurse if he or she can help measure intake and output. What is the best nursing response? - ANSWER Assess the client's ability to measure the intake and output A client with cancer of the pancreas has a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure). The nurse expects that the client will have which tube after surgery? - ANSWER Nasogastric A nurse is assessing a client with a diagnosis of early left ventricular heart failure. Specific to this type of heart failure, the nurse expects the client to state: - ANSWER "I have trouble breathing when I walk rapidly." A client with a spontaneous pneumothorax asks, "Why did they put this tube into my chest?" The nurse explains that the purpose of the chest tube is to: - ANSWER Remove air from the pleural space Following surgery in the inguinal area, the client complains of pain on the right side of the chest, becomes dyspneic, and begins to cough violently. The nurse suspects that a pulmonary embolus has occurred. What is the priority nursing action? - ANSWER Elevate the head of the bed As an acute episode of rheumatoid arthritis subsides, active and passive range-of- motion exercises are taught to the client's spouse. The nurse should teach that direct pressure should not be applied to the client's joints because this may precipitate: - ANSWER Pain A client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of cancer of the thyroid and a thyroidectomy is scheduled. What is important for the nurse to consider when caring for this client during the postoperative period? - ANSWER Hoarseness and airway obstruction may result from laryngeal nerve damage. A client is scheduled to have a cardiac catheterization via the femoral approach. The nurse teaches the client about post-procedure interventions that protect the catheter insertion site. The nurse instructs the client that the leg used for catheter insertion will be: - ANSWER Kept extended while on bed rest A female client who has recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) is inquiring about the prevention of future UTIs. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day -Urinate immediately after sexual intercourse A client is diagnosed with Cushing syndrome. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect to increase in a client with Cushing syndrome? - ANSWER Glucose level A client with hepatic cirrhosis begins to develop slurred speech, confusion, drowsiness, and a flapping tremor. With this evidence of impending hepatic coma, which diet can the nurse expect will be prescribed for this client? - ANSWER 20 g of protein, 2000 calories A nurse concludes that the anemia that accompanies chronic kidney disease should be treated because it contributes to: - ANSWER Chronic fatigue A client is scheduled to receive general anesthesia during an upcoming surgery. The nurse provides education about common side effects of general anesthesia. The nurse concludes that the teaching has been effective when the client states, "Immediately after surgery I may experience: - ANSWER A sore throat." A client has surgery for the creation of burr holes after sustaining head trauma. An early clinical manifestation of meningeal irritation for which the nurse assesses the client is: - ANSWER Kernig's sign What therapeutic effect should the nurse identify as the reason for administration of neomycin sulfate to a client before colon surgery? - ANSWER Destroy intestinal bacteria A client newly diagnosed with myasthenia gravis is concerned about fluctuations in physical condition and generalized weakness. When caring for this client it is most important for the nurse to plan to: - ANSWER Space activities throughout the day A client is diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, and the anticholinesterase medication pyridostigmine (Mestinon) is prescribed. When teaching the client about this medication, the nurse explains that the desired effect is to increase: - ANSWER Contraction of skeletal muscles A client with a history of a pulmonary embolus is to receive 3 mg of warfarin (Coumadin) daily. The client has blood drawn twice weekly to ascertain that the international normalized ratio (INR) stays within a therapeutic range. The nurse provides dietary teaching. Which food selected by the client indicates that further teaching is necessary? - ANSWER Spinach salad A client with advanced bone cancer is experiencing cachexia. The nurse discusses the nutritional aspect of palliative care with the family. Why is it important to explain these nutritional interventions to the family? - ANSWER Enhance the quality of the client's life When providing discharge teaching to a client who had a total hip replacement, the nurse should instruct the client to avoid: - ANSWER Sitting in a low chair A client comes to the clinic for a physical and asks to be tested for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which test should the nurse explain will be used for the initial screening for AIDS? - ANSWER Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition. Which responses indicate that the client is experiencing hyperglycemia? (Select all that apply.) - ANSWER -Polyuria -Polydipsia Tuberculosis is confirmed and isoniazid (INH), rifampin (Rifadin), and pyridoxine (vitamin B6) are prescribed for a client. The client says, "I've never had to take so many medicines for an infection before." What is the nurse's best reply? - ANSWER "This type of organism is difficult to destroy."