HESI Medical Surgical Practice Exam Quizlet

A client who just returned from the recovery room after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy is restless, and her pulse rate is increased. As the nurse continues the assessment, the client begins to vomit a copious amount of bright-red blood. The immediate nursing action is to:

A middle-aged male client with diabetes continues to eat an abundance of foods that are high in sugar and fat. According to the Health Belief Model, which event is most likely to increase the client's willingness to become compliant with the prescribed diet?

What types of medications should the healthcare provider expect to administer to a client during an acute respiratory distress episode?

The client who has a history of Parkinson's disease for the past 5 years is being assessed by the nurse. What symptoms would this client most likely exhibit?

When planning activities for a socialization group for older residents of a long-term facility, what information would be most useful for the nurse?