Hesi Exit Exams- Medical Surgical Exam 2 Final Exam Questions And Answers (In Bold)

1.A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). Which data warrants the most immediate intervention by the nurse? a.Serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b.Dry skin with inelastic turgor c.Apical rate of 100 beats per minute d.Polyuria and excessive thirst 2.The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports the medical diagnosis? a.Frequent use of chewable and liquid antacids for indigestion b.SSevereabdominal cramps and diarrhea after eating spicy foods c.Upper mid-abdominal pain described as gnawing and burning d.Marked loss of weight and appetite over the last 3-4 months 3.Then nurse assesses a client who is newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and observes that the clients eyeballs are protuberant, causing a wide-eyes appearance and eye discomfort. Based on this finding, which action should the nurse include in this clients plan of care? a.Assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure b.Prepare to administer intravenous levothyroxine c.Review the clients serum electrolyte values d.Obtain a prescription for articial tear drops 4.To r e d u c e t h e r i s k f o r p u l m o n a r y