HESI PN Exit 2023 II Proctored Exam

A nurse is caring for a client who has meningitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.The provider orders penicillin G IV for this client.Before administering the medication, which of the following act

A nurse is teaching a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI) about trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole.The client asks why he needs to take two antibiotics together.What should the nurse say?

A nurse is administering tetracycline to a client who has acne vulgaris.The client tells the nurse that he usually takes calcium supplements with his meals.How should the nurse respond?

A nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a client who has been taking amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin) for a bacterial respiratory tract infection.Which of the following findings should alert th

An adult male was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer three weeks ago.His wife approaches the nurse and asks how she will know that her husband's death is imminent because their two adult children wan

A male client who is admitted with bipolar disorder, and manic psychosis, is placed in seclusion after unsuccessful attempts to de-escalate him during a sudden mood swing from laughter to jumping and

The nurse is providing education to a client who receives a prescription for zolpidem.Which information about the medication should the nurse include?

Which computer documentation indicates that activities to prevent postoperative venous stasis were performed correctly?

The nurse is planning care for a client who has a fourth-degree midline laceration that occurred during vaginal delivery of an 8-pound 10-ounce (3674 grams) infant. Which intervention has the highest

A client at 42-weeks gestation arrives at the labor and delivery unit for a scheduled induction but refuses the prescribed oxytocin infusion because she wants to have a "natural" delivery.Which action

A woman at 12 weeks' gestation comes to the clinic for her first prenatal visit.After completing a health history, the nurse should discuss which topic about pregnancy at this initial visit?

After a client receives a dose of albuterol, the nurse evaluates the medication's effects by auscultating the client's lung fields. Which action should the nurse take next based on the assessment?

A client who has atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin therapy.Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the medication?

A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client who is receiving intravenous unfractionated heparin.The nurse notes that the client’s activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) is 120 second

A nurse is administering protamine sulfate to a client who has received an overdose of heparin. What are some important nursing considerations for this medication? *.

A child who weighs 55 pounds receives a prescription for cefotaxime 150 mg/kg/day intravenously in divided doses every 6 hours. How many mg should the nurse administer each day?

A client arrives at a hurricane disaster medical area seeking treatment for diarrhea.Which source of contamination should the nurse consider when interviewing the client about exposure?

A nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the components of critical thinking.Which of the following statements by a student indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is documenting the data collected from an ongoing assessment of a client who has diabetes mellitus.The nurse writes, “The client reports feeling thirsty and hungry all the time.” How should th

A nurse is updating the plan of care for a client who has a pressure ulcer on the sacrum.Which of the following outcomes are appropriate for this client? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for four clients: Client A, who has emphysema and whose oxygen saturation is 94%; Client B, with a postoperative hemoglobin of 8.2 mg/dL (82 g/L); Client C, newly admitted with a p

An older client with dementia who is refusing to allow an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) bathe her is becoming increasingly agitated and stating the UAP wants to hurt her and tie her up. Which a

A nurse is caring for a client who has Alzheimer's disease.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contributing factors that can lead to the development of conduct disorder.Which of the following factors related to family dynamics should the nurse in

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted with recurring migraine headaches.To assess the quality of the client's pain experienced from the migraine headache, which approach should the nu