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Question 1 of 5

The healthcare provider is unable to palpate the client's left pedal pulses. Which of the following actions should the healthcare provider take next?

A. Auscultate the pulses with a stethoscope. B. Call the physician. C. Use a Doppler ultrasound device. D. Inspect the lower left extremity.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A. Increased lung compliance. B. Decreased lung elasticity. C. Increased respiratory rate. D. Increased lung expansion.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is the best indicator of fluid balance in a patient with heart failure?

A. Daily weight measurements. B. Monitoring intake and output. C. Assessing skin turgor. D. Checking for peripheral edema.

Question 4 of 5

A client with chronic renal failure is on a low-protein diet. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse when the client asks why this diet is necessary?

A. It reduces the workload on your kidneys. B. It helps prevent the buildup of waste products. C. It helps maintain electrolyte balance in your body. D. It helps prevent dehydration.

Question 5 of 5

A client with diabetes begins to cry and says, 'I just cannot stand the thought of having to give myself a shot every day.' Which of the following would be the best response by the nurse?

A. If you do not give yourself your insulin shots, you will die. B. We can teach your daughter to give the shots so you will not have to do it. C. I can arrange to have a home care nurse give you the shots every day. D. What is it about giving yourself the insulin shots that bothers you?

HESI Medical Surgical Test Bank

Skildor

HESI RN

HESI RN