HESI WGU Medical Adult Health 1 Proctored Exam

Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching plan for an adult client with hypernatremia?

The healthcare provider prescribes bismuth subsalicylate, metronidazole, tetracycline, and pantoprazole for a client with H. pylori. Prior to administering the H. pylori treatment regimen, the nurse s

The nurse is admitting a client with possible tuberculosis (TB). The client is placed in a private room with airborne precautions pending diagnostic test results.Which diagnostic test should the nurse

A client receives a prescription for vancomycin 500 mg IV every 8 hours. The medication is provided in “500 mg per 100 mL of dextrose 5% in water.”. To administer the medication over an hour, the nurs

The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a group of well-educated clients who were found to be HIV positive within the last year.The nurse should explain that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Which technique should the nurse use when assessing for early signs of rheumatoid arthritis?

A client presents to the emergency department with muscle aches, headache, fever, and describes a recent loss of taste and smell.The nurse obtains a nasal swab for COVID-19 testing.Which action is mos

Which information should the nurse include when giving discharge instructions to a client following a left eye cataract extraction with a lens implant?

Following discharge teaching, a client with a duodenal ulcer tells the nurse of plans to eat plenty of dairy products to help coat and protect the duodenal ulcer.Which is the best follow-up action by

Which approach is best for the nurse to use when directing a client with Huntington’s disease to the hospital cafeteria?

A client who was admitted yesterday with bilateral pneumonia has congested breath sounds, an oxygen saturation of 94%, a weak cough effort, and is using accessory muscles to breathe.Which intervention

A client with a history of asthma and bronchitis arrives at the clinic with shortness of breath and a productive cough with thickened, tenacious mucus.The client reports difficulty walking up a flight

A client who has had a laryngectomy and tracheostomy frequently expectorates copious amounts of purulent secretions.When changing the ties of the tracheostomy tube, which action is most important for

The nurse is planning care for a client with a direct (sliding) hiatal hernia.Nursing actions should be planned to meet which goal?

A client with chronic cirrhosis has esophageal varices.It is most important for the nurse to monitor the client for the onset of which problem?

A client with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse how long the prescribed eye drops will need to be used.Which response made by the nurse is accurate?

A teenage client is admitted to the emergency department following a bee sting.The client arrives with a body rash and 30 of 40 breaths per minute and a blood pressure of 90/52 mm Hg. The client is ex

Before administering a newly prescribed dose of terbinafine HCL to a client with a fungal toenail infection, which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to address?

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is given a new prescription for tiotropium via an inhalation device.Which statement indicates the client understands the instructio

When performing postural drainage on a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which approach should the nurse use?

The nurse is performing a routine dressing change for a client with a stage 3 pressure injury that is red with significant granulation.The wound has a gauze dressing covering the area.Which action sho

A client with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease asks the nurse about dietary restrictions.How should the nurse respond?

A client has been administered lactulose for several days.Which therapeutic response should the nurse expect for a client with hepatic encephalopathy?

A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receives a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler.Which action indicates to the nurse that additional teaching is needed?

A client receives a prescription for ophthalmic ketorolac.Prior to administering the medication, the nurse should review the medical record for which condition?