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Hesi 2 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
A nurse is assessing a client with dehydration. Which finding is most significant?✔✔A. Dry mucous membranes
- Slightly elevated temperature
- Mild headache
- Occasional thirst
A client with hypertension asks which lifestyle change will most improve blood pressure. What should the nurse recommend?✔✔A. Walking 30 minutes daily
- Taking extra salt with meals
- Reducing sleep hours
- Increasing caffeine intake
A nurse is caring for a client with a nasogastric tube. Which action prevents aspiration?
- Keep the head of the bed flat
- Clamp the tube intermittently 1 / 4
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✔✔C. Elevate the head of the bed 30–45 degrees
- Flush with ice-cold water
A client is prescribed levothyroxine. Which statement shows understanding?
- “I will take the medication at bedtime.”
- “I can double the dose if I forget one.”
- “I should avoid water with this medication.”
✔✔B. “I should take it in the morning before eating.”
A nurse is monitoring a client after a lumbar puncture. Which finding is most concerning?
- Mild headache
- Temporary back stiffness
- Bruising at puncture site
✔✔B. Clear fluid leaking from puncture site
A client has been prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. Which instruction should the nurse include?
- “Take with a high-fat meal.” 2 / 4
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✔✔B. “Take with meals to reduce gastrointestinal upset.”
- “Stop the medication if blood glucose is normal.”
- “Increase alcohol intake to improve tolerance.”
A nurse is assessing a client post-stroke. Which finding requires immediate action?
- Mild facial droop
- Slight confusion
- Fatigue
✔✔B. Slurred speech and right arm weakness
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which teaching is most important?
- Eat a high-fiber meal the day before
- Stop all fluids 48 hours before
- Avoid bowel prep
✔✔B. Follow a clear liquid diet 24 hours prior
A nurse is caring for a client with congestive heart failure. Which symptom requires immediate intervention? 3 / 4
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- Mild edema in ankles
- Occasional cough at night
- Fatigue after walking
✔✔B. Sudden shortness of breath at rest
A client with asthma reports wheezing. Which intervention is priority?✔✔A. Administer prescribed bronchodilator
- Offer a warm beverage
- Encourage light exercise
- Apply oxygen at 10 L/min
A nurse is teaching a client about a low-sodium diet. Which food choice demonstrates understanding?
- Canned soup
- Pickles
- Processed cheese
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✔✔C. Fresh apples