The nurse is evaluating a male client's understanding of diet teaching about
DASH (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) eating plan. Which
behavior
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(Ans- Enjoys fat free yogurt as an occasional snack food
A client with carcinoma of the lung is complaining of weakness and has a
serum sodium level of 117 mEq/L. Which nursing problem should the nurse
include in this client's plan of care?
A) Altered Urinary Elimination
B) Impaired Gas Exchange
C) Fluid Volume Excess
D) Decreased Cardiac Output
(Ans- C) Fluid Volume Excess
The nurse is assessing clients in an outpatient diabetic clinic. Which entry
provides the best indication that the client is adhering to the prescribed
diabetic regimen?
(Ans- Hemoglobin A1C of 6.2%
A normal A1C level is below 5.7%, a level of 5.7% to 6.4% indicates prediabetes,
and a level of 6.5% or more indicates diabetes. Within the 5.7%
to 6.4% pre-diabetes range, the higher your A1C, the greater your risk is for
developing type 2 diabetes.
A client who has developed acute kidney injury (AKI) due to an amino
glycoside antibiotic has moved from the oliguric phase to the diuretic phase
of AKI. Which parameters are most important for the nurse to plan to
carefully monitor?
(Ans- Hypovolemia and ECG changes
HESI Med-Surg
Hypovolemia - low extracellular fluid
Which nursing problem should be included in the plan of care for a client
with heart failure?
(Ans- Activity intolerance related to oxygen deficit secondary to inefficient
cardiac contractility
A client is receiving an IV infusion of regular insulin 60 units in 100mL of
normal saline at 5 units/hour. How many mL/hr? Round to nearest whole
number.
(Ans- 8 mL
To reduce the risk for pulmonary complication for a client with ALS, which
interventions should the nurse implement? Select all that apply
(Ans-
Chest Physiotherapy
Teach the client breathing exercises
Encourage use of incentive spirometer
The healthcare provider prescribes streptomycin 300 mg IM q12 hours for a
client with TB. The available vial is labels 1 g/2.5 mL. How many mL?
Round to the nearest tenth.
(Ans- 0.8 mL
In providing discharge teaching to a client with COPD, which instruction is
most important for the nurse to emphasize?
(Ans- Notify the healthcare provider of any change in sputum color.
The nurse brings a scheduled dose of docusate calcium to a male who has
cirrhosis of the liver. The client states that he never had bowel problems
and does not need a stool softener. Which action should the nurse take?
(Ans- Withhold the medication until consulting with the healthcare provider. [Show Less]