Hesi Medical-Surgical Exam Prep 2025/2026 Ultimate Review

HESI MEDICAL-SURGICAL EXAM PREP 2025/2026 ULTIMATE REVIEW - VERIFIED QUESTIONS, IN-DEPTH RATIONALES & HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE FOR GUARANTEED PASS SUCCESS A neurologist prescribes a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head STAT for a patient. Which data warrants immediate intervention by the nurse concerning this diagnostic test? A) Elevated blood pressure. B) Allergy to shell fish. C) Right hip replacement. D) History of atrial fibrillation. - - CORRECT ANSWER ----C) Right hip replacement. The magnetic field generated by the MRI is so strong that metal-containing items are strongly attracted to the magnet. Because the hip joint is made of metal, a lead shield must be used during the procedure. Elevated blood pressure, an allergy to shell fish, and a history of atrial fibrillation would not affect the MRI. A client's daughter is sitting by her mother's bedside who was recently transferred to the Intermediate Care Unit. She states "I don't understand what a brain attack is. The healthcare provider told me my mother is in serious condition and they are going to run several tests. I just don't know what is going on. What happened to my mother?" What is the best response by the nurse?A) "I am sorry, but