HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM A+ TEST BANK 1 HESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM Version 4 Complete 160 Recent Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ RN Hesi Exit Exam V4 for the RN Hesi Exit Prep (New!) Enalapril maleate (Vasotec) is prescribed for a hospitalized client. Which assessment does the nurse perform as a priority before administering the medication? A) Checking the client's blood pressure B) checking the client's peripheral pulses C) checking the most recent potassium level D) checking the client's intake and output record for the last 24 hours - Correct Answer :A) Checking the client's blood pressureHESI Exit RN EXIT EXAM A+ TEST BANK 2 Rationale--enalapril maleate is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension. One common side effect is postural hypotension. Therefore the nurse would check the client's blood pressure immediately before administering each dose. A client is scheduled to undergo an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series, and the nurse provides instructions to the client about the test. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further instruction? A) "The test will take about 30 minutes" B) "I need to fast for 8 hours before the test" C) "I need to drink citrate of magnesia