Med-Surg Hesi PN Assessment Q&A 2025/2026.

Science Medicine Nursing Med-Surg Hesi PN Assessment Q&A 2025/2026. During a clinic visit, a client reports to the practical nurse (PN) that they felt a solid mass in their breast during self-examination, but it was not painful. What instruction should the PN reinforce with the client? A. Continue to monitor the mass until the next scheduled annual exam. B. Notify the PCP if the mass becomes soft or painful or starts to drain. C. Schedule an appointment with the PCP for evaluation D. Breast masses are usually insignificant if they feel soft or are easily moveable. - Answer-c. Schedule an appointment with the health care provider for evaluation. A painless breast mass is an abnormal finding, and the PN should instruct the client to obtain prompt medical evaluation. The health care provider informed a client diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer that the cancer has spread to their spine. The client states to the practical nurse, "I have a cancer, but it is not malignant." What is the best initial nursing action? A. Encourage the client to attend a cancer education program B. Perform a complete history and physical assessment C. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy. D. Offer the client emotional support to deal with the diagnosis Submit - Answer-c. Ask the client to explain his understanding of the term malignancy.