Fundamentals HESI

Question 1 of 5

A client who has just had a mastectomy has a closed wound suction device (hemovac) in place. Which nursing action will ensure proper operation of the device?

A. Collapsing the device whenever it is 1/2 to 2/3 full of air. B. Emptying the device every 4 hours. C. Replacing the device every 24 hours. D. Keeping the device above the level of the surgical site.

Question 2 of 5

A client who is postoperative is verbalizing pain as a 2 on a pain scale of 0-10. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the preoperative teaching they received about pain management?

A. "It might help me to listen to music while I'm lying in bed." B. "I will use the pain medication as prescribed to manage the pain." C. "I will request a different type of pain medication if the pain persists." D. "I will ask for a physical therapist to help with the pain."

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is planning care for a client who has hypernatremia. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan of care?

A. Infuse hypotonic IV fluids. B. Implement a fluid restriction. C. Increase sodium intake. D. Administer sodium polystyrene sulfonate.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is confused and continually grabs at the nurse. Which of the following is a nursing action?

A. Firmly tell the client not to grab B. Redirect the client's attention C. Use physical restraints D. Avoid contact with the client

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin). Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I will take my pulse before taking the medication. B. I will take the medication at the same time every day. C. I should avoid taking antacids at the same time as this medication. D. I should eat foods high in potassium while taking this medication.

Fundamentals HESI

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