HESI MED SURG 2021 ExamWhile planning care for a client with carpal tunnel syndrome, the nurse identifies a
collaborative problem of pain. What is the
... [Show More] etiology of this problem?
A. Diminished blood flow
B. Compression of a nerve
C. Irritation of nerve endings
D. Ischemic tissue changes
A young adult male client has a diagnosis of epididymitis and a positive culture for
HESI MED SURG 2021 Exam
A client's laboratory findings indicate elevations in thyroxine and triiodothyronine
hormones. The nurse suspects that the client may have hyperthyroidism. Which
assessment finding is most often associated with hyperthyroidism?
A. Increased pulse rate
B. Diarrhea stools
C. Atrophied thyroid gland
D. Periorbital edema
A client is diagnosed with diverticulosis following a colonoscopy. The client denies any
symptoms, and asks the nurse what to expect. Which is the best response by the
nurse?
A. Episodes of burning pain are commonly experienced
B. Appetite loss, with resultant feelings of weakness, are common problems
C. Symptoms may not occur unless sacs become inflamed
D. As the sacs enlarge pain may be experienced in the lower abdomen
A client with Cushing's syndrome is recovering from an elective laparoscopic procedure.
Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention by the nurse?
A. Irregular apical pulse
B. Pitting ankle edema
C. Quarter size blood spot on dressing
D. Purple marks on skin of the abdomen
A female client who recently married returns to the clinic with recurrent cystitis and
urethritis. The client presents with pain on urinating, urinary frequency, and urgency.
Which additional information should the nurse obtain?
A. Review a recent urinalysis for calcium oxalate
B. Examine a client's history for any genetic renal disease
C. Ask if she has recently has a streptococcus infection
D. Inquire about hygiene practices after sexual intercourse
A client has an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 500/mm^3 after completing
chemotherapy. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement?
A. Implement bleeding precautions
B. Place the client in protective isolation
C. Assess vital signs every 4 hours
D. Review need for pneumococcal vaccine
A client is receiving chemotherapy for treatment of metastatic carcinoma. When
monitoring the client for systemic side effects, which assessment finding warrants
intervention by the nurse?
A. Leukopenia
B. Polycythemia
C. Ascites
D. Nystagmus [Show Less]