Hesi Rn Exit V2 * Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

The nurse is assessing a client who returns to the unit after a thoracentesis in the procedure room. Which finding should the nurse report to the healthcare provider immediately? A. Diminished breath sounds over the trocar insertion site B. Equal bilateral chest expansion C. Scattered crackles unchanged from baseline D. Respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute {Ans: A. Diminished breath sounds over the trocar insertion site}After several months of chronic fatigue, morning stiffness, and joint pain, a young adult is diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and the healthcare provider prescribes prednisone. Which education should the nurse provide the client with regard to taking prednisone? A. Take prednisone doses before meals on an empty stomach B. Wear sunglasses when exposed to bring sunlight C. If sequential doses are missed, notify the healthcare provider D. Schedule a monthly laboratory visit for a complete blood count {Ans: C. If sequential doses are missed, notify the healthcare provider}The charge nurse of a critical care unit is informed at the beginning of the shift that less than the optimal number of registered nurses will be working that shift. In planning assignments, which client should receive the most care hours by a registered nurse (RN)? A.