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EVOLVE HESI FUNDAMENTALS FINAL EXAM AND

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A nurse assesses a client who had a myocardial infarction and is hypotensive. Which additional assessment finding should the nurse expect?

• Heart rate of 120 beats/min
• Cool, clammy skin
• Oxygen saturation of 90%

d. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min" - Answer-ANS: A

A nurse assesses a client after administering a prescribed beta blocker. Which assessment should the nurse expect to find?

• Blood pressure increased from 98/42 mm Hg to 132/60

mm Hg

• Respiratory rate decreased from 25 breaths/min to 14

breaths/min

• Oxygen saturation increased from 88% to 96% 1 / 4

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• Pulse decreased from 100 beats/min to 80 beats/min -

Answer-ANS: D

An emergency department nurse triages clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client should the nurse plan to assess first?

• A 42-year-old female who describes her pain as a dull

ache with numbness in her fingers

• A 49-year-old male who reports moderate pain that is

worse on inspiration

• A 53-year-old female who reports substernal pain that

radiates to her abdomen

• A 58-year-old male who describes his pain as intense

stabbing that spreads across his chest

ANS: D - Answer-An emergency department nurse triages

clients who present with chest discomfort. Which client should the nurse plan to assess first?

• A 42-year-old female who describes her pain as a dull

ache with numbness in her fingers

• A 49-year-old male who reports moderate pain that is

worse on inspiration

• A 53-year-old female who reports substernal pain that

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• A 58-year-old male who describes his pain as intense

stabbing that spreads across his chest

ANS: D

• A nurse prepares a client for coronary artery bypass

graft surgery. The client states, I am afraid I might die.How should the nurse respond?

• This is a routine surgery and the risk of death is very

low.

• Would you like to speak with a chaplain prior to

surgery?

• Tell me more about your concerns about the surgery.
• What support systems do you have to assist you?

ANS: C - Answer-17. A nurse prepares a client for

coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The client states, I am afraid I might die. How should the nurse respond?

• This is a routine surgery and the risk of death is very

low.

• Would you like to speak with a chaplain prior to

surgery?

• Tell me more about your concerns about the surgery.
• What support systems do you have to assist you? 3 / 4

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ANS: C

A nurse teaches a client with diabetes mellitus and a body mass index of 42 who is at high risk for coronary artery disease. Which statement related to nutrition should the nurse include in this client's teaching?

• "The best way to lose weight is a high-protein, low-

carbohydrate diet."

• "You should balance weight loss with consuming

necessary nutrients."

• "A nutritionist will provide you with information about

your new diet."

• "If you exercise more frequently, you won't need to

change your diet." - Answer-ANS: B

Clients at risk for cardiovascular diseases should follow the American Heart Association guidelines to combat obesity and improve cardiac health. The nurse should encourage the client to eat vegetables, fruits, unrefined whole-grain products, and fat-free dairy products while losing weight. High-protein food items are often high in fat and calories. Although the nutritionist can assist with client education, the nurse should include nutrition education and assist the client to make healthy decisions. Exercising

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