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HESI RN EXIT V

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Question 1:

A client with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has been taking pregabalin for 4 days. Which finding indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?

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Question 2:

The nurse observes an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) who is preparing to provide personal care for a client who requires contact precautions. The UAP has applied a gown and gloves and secured the tops of the gloves over the gown's sleeves. Which action should the nurse take?

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A client is admitted for an exacerbation of heart failure (HF) and is being treated with diuretics for fluid volume excess. In planning nursing care, what intervention(s) should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

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An intravenous (IV) antibiotic is prescribed for a client with a postoperative infection. The medication is to be administered in 4 divided doses. Which schedule is best for administering this prescription?

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A client on the cardiac telemetry unit unexpectedly begins manifesting ventricular fibrillation and the advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) team defibrillates the client, restoring a normal sinus rhythm. Later in the day, a family member questions why the code was called, telling the nurse that the client has a living will. How should the nurse respond?

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The nurse is preparing a client with breast cancer for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic testing. Which pathophysiological process should the nurse use to support client teaching?

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An older adult client arrives to the clinic reporting decreased strength in knees and in handgrips. Which action should the nurse include in a functional assessment of the client?

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Question 8:

A client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left leg is on a heparin protocol. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?

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Question 9:

An older adult with a terminal illness is receiving hospice care and is having difficulty coping with feelings related to death and dying. What intervention(s) should the nurse include in this client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

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Question 10:

In formulating the nursing care plan for a client diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, which nursing problem has the highest priority?

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