HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Capstone

Question 1 of 5

A client with hypertension is being educated on lifestyle changes by a nurse. Which recommendation is the most important to reduce blood pressure?

A. Increase water intake B. Avoid alcohol consumption C. Exercise regularly D. Reduce sodium intake

Question 2 of 5

Which information is a priority for the RN to reinforce to an older client after intravenous pyelography?

A. Eat a light diet for the remainder of the day B. Rest for the next 24 hours as the preparation and the test are tiring C. Drink at least 1 8-ounce glass of fluid every waking hour for the next 2 days D. Measure the urine output for the next day and promptly notify the healthcare provider if it decreases

Question 3 of 5

An S3 heart sound is auscultated in a client in her third trimester of pregnancy. What intervention should the nurse take?

A. Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram B. Document in the client's record C. Notify the healthcare provider immediately D. Assess for signs of heart failure

Question 4 of 5

What assessment is most important for the nurse to perform for a client with dehydration receiving IV fluids?

A. Monitor the client's electrolyte levels. B. Check the client's urine output hourly. C. Assess the client's skin turgor regularly. D. Monitor the client's blood pressure every 15 minutes.

Question 5 of 5

A client with heart failure is receiving furosemide. What assessment finding indicates the medication is effective?

A. Increased urine output and weight loss. B. Increased heart rate and blood pressure. C. Decreased edema and improved peripheral pulses. D. Decreased shortness of breath and clear lung sounds.

HESI 799 RN Exit Exam Capstone

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