HESI RN Exit Proctored Exam

A mother calls the nurse to report that at 0900 she administered an oral dose of digoxin to her 4-month-old infant, but at 0920 the baby vomited the medicine. Which instruction should the nurse provid

Which assessment finding of a postmenopausal woman necessitates a referral by the nurse to a healthcare provider for evaluation of thyroid functioning?

Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two

A client's catheter bag was left on the client's bed for a prolonged period of time, and the client develops a urinary tract infection (UTI). In evaluating the cause of the infection, which should the

A client expresses concern about receiving proper care in accordance with the client's religion. Which action is best for the nurse to take?

A 2-month-old infant with hypertrophic pyloric stenosis is receiving parenteral fluids for rehydration and decompression of the stomach while waiting for surgical repair. To maintain normal growth and

A client with renal calculi is experiencing hematuria and reports severe flank pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A female client is taking alendronate, a bisphosphonate, for postmenopausal osteoporosis. The client tells the nurse that she is experiencing jaw pain. How should the nurse respond?

A client with heart failure (HF) develops cardiac tamponade. The client has muffled, distant heart sounds, and is anxious and restless. After initiating oxygen therapy and IV hydration, which interven

During an admission assessment, a client reports currently using heroin. Which information is most important for the nurse to consider in the plan of care?

The friend of a nurse who works in an acute care hospital asks the nurse to review the adult daughter's electronic medical record (EMR) to determine if she is honestly disclosing her medical condition

A client who fell and broke a wrist is admitted for 24 hour observation after emergency orthopedic surgery. The healthcare provider prescribes discharge in the morning. Which finding(s) should the nur

While the nurse is assessing an older client's fall risk, the client reports living at home alone and never falling. Which action should the nurse take?

In caring for a client following a head injury, the nurse plans to assess for rhinorrhea so that a sample can be tested for the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). At which location should the nurs

Following laser trabeculoplasty surgery for open-angle glaucoma, the client reports acute pain deep within the eye. Which action should the nurse take?

Exhibits Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices area to specify which condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two

A client experiencing an acute dystonic reaction presents with a laryngeal spasm. Which treatment should the nurse prepare?

Following a cardiac catheterization and placement of a stent in the right coronary artery, the nurse administers prasugrel to the client. To monitor for adverse effects from the medication, which asse

A client who received an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the right femur after experiencing a fall at home experiences a sudden onset of increasing confusion and agitation. When reporti

The nursing staff on a medical unit includes a registered nurse (RN), practical nurse (PN), and an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task should the charge nurse assign to the RN?

A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is receiving a continuous heparin IV infusion. The client now has tarry, black diarrhea and reports abdominal pain. Which actions should the nurse implement? S

The healthcare provider prescribes amoxicillin 5 grams PO daily, in equally divided doses to be administered every 8 hours. The medication is available in a bottle labeled, "Amoxicillin suspension 200

A client presents to the clinic with fatigue, poor appetite, general malaise, and vague joint pain that improves mid-morning. The client has been taking over-the-counter Ibuprofen for several months.

A client admitted to the psychiatric unit diagnosed with major depression wants to sleep during the day, refuses to take a bath, and refuses to eat. Which nursing intervention should the nurse impleme

A client with generalized anxiety disorder does not want to communicate with friends, smokes 2 to 3 packages of cigarettes a day, and describes difficulty concentrating at work. Which coping strategy