Community Health HESI

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Jugular vein distention indicates increased central venous pressure, which requires immediate intervention in a client with pneumonia.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: This client is at high risk due to multiple factors, including homelessness, substance abuse, and smoking, which contribute to a higher risk of pneumonia.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Low blood pressure in a client with Addison's disease requires immediate intervention as it can indicate an Addisonian crisis, a life-threatening condition that necessitates prompt treatment. Hyperpigmentation of the skin is a characteristic finding in Addison's disease but does not require immediate intervention. Nausea and vomiting can be managed symptomatically in Addison's disease. While hypoglycemia needs attention, it is not the most critical finding requiring immediate intervention in this context.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Obsessive thoughts are thoughts that the client is unable to control.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Reviewing the client's current medication regimen helps identify any potential issues and ensures that the client is taking the correct medications.