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HESI RN Med Surg Proctored Exam 2 is a nursing-school practice exam with 46 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA client reports to the nurse of recently visiting someone who has a shingles infection. The client believes that having had chickenpox as a child will be protective against shingles. How should the n
A client with diabetes mellitus is admitted with an upper respiratory infection. Which changes in blood glucose management should the nurse tell the client to expect?
A client reports to the nurse of recently visiting someone who has a shingles infection. The client believes that having had chickenpox as a child will be protective against shingles. How should the n
A client with diabetes mellitus is admitted with an upper respiratory infection. Which changes in blood glucose management should the nurse tell the client to expect?
The nurse is caring for a client with acute kidney injury (AKI). Which assessment finding warrants immediate intervention?
A client is recovering from the surgical removal of glass in the right eye. Which intervention should the nurse implement immediately following the procedure?
A client with chronic kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis exhibits redness, tenderness, and drainage around the catheter site on the abdominal wall. While planning care, the nurse is most concerned
The nurse is developing home care instructions for a client with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Which intervention should the nurse include?
A client who suffered an electrical injury with the entrance site on the left hand and the exit site on the left foot is admitted to the burn unit. Which intervention is most important for the nurse t
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse?Reference Range Sodium (136 to 145 mEq/L)
During a home visit, the nurse assesses the skin of a client with eczema who reports that an exacerbation of symptoms has occurred during the last week. Which information is most useful in determining
When teaching a client with Parkinson's disease, which rationale for the prescription of carbidopa-levodopa should the nurse include?
A client asks the nurse for information about how to reduce risk factors for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Which information should the nurse provide?
A client is recovering from an episode of urinary tract calculi. During discharge teaching, the client asks about dietary restrictions. In discussing fluid intake, the nurse should include which type
The nurse observes an increased number of blood clots in the drainage tubing of a client with continuous bladder irrigation following a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Which is the bes
A client who takes daily supplemental iron tablets for iron deficiency anemia reports feeling increasingly fatigued. Which laboratory value should the nurse review?
A client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) missed dialysis yesterday to attend a funeral. The client's spouse calls the home health nurse and reports that the client is lethargic and hard to arouse. W
A client who is experiencing a first gouty arthritis attack reports excruciating pain in the right great toe. The nurse inspects the inflamed joint and administers ibuprofen 800 mg PO as prescribed. W
A client with an external fixation device for a fractured left femur is troubled with left foot pain. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention community education program. In evaluating the participants' understanding of carcinogens, which statement indicates an accurate understanding?
of 60The nurse has conducted a cancer prevention community education program. In evaluating the participants' understanding of carcinogens, which statement indicates an accurate understanding?
The nurse is caring for a client who had a cholecystectomy two days ago. The client is febrile, reporting upper abdominal pain radiating to the back, and has had three episodes of vomiting in the last
The nurse assesses an adult client 24 hours after a bowel exploration and formation of a sigmoid colostomy. Which assessment finding should be reported to the surgeon immediately?
The nurse is assessing a client who is one day postoperative parathyroidectomy and finds that the client is experiencing stridor. After notifying the healthcare provider (HCP), the nurse should prepar
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris who is receiving a psoralen and ultraviolet A light (PUVA) treatment. Which assessment finding indicates that the client has been ove