RN HESI Exit Exam Capstone

Question 1 of 5

A client is being discharged following a cystectomy and urinary diversion. What is the most important instruction for the nurse to provide?

A. Avoid lifting heavy objects for six weeks. B. Report any signs of cloudy urine output. C. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. D. Monitor for signs of infection at the surgical site.

Question 2 of 5

A client with peripheral vascular disease reports leg pain while walking. What intervention is most effective for the nurse to recommend?

A. Recommend elevating the legs above the heart. B. Encourage the client to increase walking distance gradually. C. Encourage the client to avoid sitting or standing for long periods. D. Instruct the client to use warm compresses for pain relief.

Question 3 of 5

A client with hypothyroidism is prescribed levothyroxine. What should the nurse include in the teaching plan about this medication?

A. Take the medication with a full meal B. Take the medication on an empty stomach C. Take the medication at bedtime D. Take the medication as needed for symptoms

Question 4 of 5

A client recovering from a stroke is demonstrating slurred speech. What action should the nurse take?

A. Consult the healthcare provider to order speech therapy. B. Administer a dose of aspirin to prevent further neurological damage. C. Encourage the client to use communication aids, such as writing. D. Encourage the client to eat soft foods to avoid choking.

Question 5 of 5

A client with asthma is experiencing wheezing. What is the nurse's priority intervention?

A. Administer a bronchodilator immediately. B. Increase the client's oxygen flow rate. C. Perform a chest x-ray to assess lung function. D. Place the client in a high Fowler's position.

RN HESI Exit Exam Capstone

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