HESI RN Exit VI Proctored Exam

A client taking clopidogrel reports the onset of diarrhea. Which nursing action should the nurse implement first?

A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) has an arteriovenous (AV) fistula in the left forearm. Which observation by the nurse indicates that the fistula is patent? Select all that apply.

Twelve hours after experiencing a traumatic closed fracture of the lower left tibia, a client reports pain, tingling, and diminished toe movement in the left foot. Which nursing problem has the highes

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

When planning care for a client with acute pancreatitis, which nursing intervention has the highest priority?

The nurse is assessing a client who reports falling 2 days ago and has a history of gouty arthritis that is controlled with allopurinol. The client reports the left knee is swollen and extremely painf

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

An older adult client who cares for her husband at home has just learned that she needs to have knee replacement surgery. She tells the nurse she is concerned about her inability to provide care to he

The healthcare provider prescribes the antibiotic cefdinir 300 mg PO every 12 hours for a client with a postoperative wound infection. Which foods should the nurse encourage this client to eat?

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. In evaluating the cause of the infection, what should the nurse

The nurse is planning the preoperative teaching plan for a 12-year-old child who is scheduled for surgery. To help reduce this child's anxiety, which action is best for the nurse to implement?

The nurse caring for a child with mononucleosis can expect the child to exhibit which symptoms?

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

Before administering an IV antibiotic, the nurse observes that the skin above the client's IV site is cool, swollen, and painful to touch. Which action should the nurse implement first?

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

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

Which client is best to assign to the practical nurse (PN) who is assisting the registered nurse (RN) with the care of a group of clients?

The nurse is assessing a client who recently had an upper respiratory infection and now presents to the emergency department with lower extremity numbness and difficulty swallowing. Based on these fin

The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured femur. Following removal of traction and the application of a full-leg cast, which action should the nurse prioritize?

The psychiatric nurse is talking to a newly admitted client when another male client, who is diagnosed with antisocial behavior, intrudes on the conversation and tells the nurse, "I have to talk to yo

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to t

A client receives a prescription for 1 L of lactated Ringer's IV to be infused over 12 hours. The IV administration set delivers 15 gtt/mL. How many gtt/min should the nurse regulate the infusion? (En

After removing a client's dressing that is saturated with sanguineous drainage, where should the nurse place the dressing?

The nurse is caring for a client who reports sudden right-sided numbness and weakness of the arm and leg. The nurse also observes a distinct right-sided facial droop. After reporting the findings to t

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