HESI Leadership and Management

Question 1 of 5

A client with Addison's disease is receiving corticosteroid therapy. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following potential side effects?

A. Hypoglycemia B. Hypertension C. Weight loss D. Hyperkalemia

Question 2 of 5

A client with a nasogastric tube requires irrigation once every shift. The client's serum electrolyte results show a potassium level of 4.5 mEq/L and a sodium level of 132 mEq/L. Based on these findings, which solution should the nurse use for nasogastric tube irrigation?

A. Tap water B. Sterile water C. Sodium chloride D. Normal saline

Question 3 of 5

A client with Addison's disease is at risk for which of the following complications?

A. Hypertension B. Hypovolemia C. Hypernatremia D. Hypokalemia

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer NPH insulin to a client with DM. The nurse notes that the NPH insulin vial is cloudy. The nurse should:

A. Obtain a new vial of NPH insulin. B. Draw up the cloudy insulin as ordered. C. Shake the vial vigorously before drawing up the insulin. D. Warm the insulin to room temperature before administration.

Question 5 of 5

An external insulin pump is prescribed for a client with DM. The client asks the nurse about the functioning of the pump. The nurse bases the response on the information that the pump:

A. Gives small continuous doses of regular insulin subcutaneously, and the client can self-administer a bolus with an additional dosage from the pump before each meal. B. Is timed to release programmed doses of regular or NPH insulin into the bloodstream at specific intervals. C. Is surgically attached to the pancreas and infuses regular insulin into the pancreas, which in turn releases the insulin into the bloodstream. D. Continuously infuses small amounts of NPH insulin into the bloodstream while regularly monitoring blood glucose levels.

HESI Leadership and Management

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN