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HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING

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HESI RN FUNDAMENTALS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALE AND EXPLANATIONS BEST FOR NURSING SCHOOL STUDENTS AND WITH ALL FOCUSED INFORMATION YOU NEED FOR YOUR STUDY AND EXAM PRACTICE CHAMBERLAIN ... COLLEGE OF NURSING Obtaining a subjective estimate of the pain experience by asking the client to rate his pain helps the nurse determine which pain medication should be administered and also provides a baseline for evaluating the effectiveness of the medication. Medicating for pain should not be delayed so that it can be used as a sleep medication. Option C is judgmental. Option D should be used as an adjunct to pain medication, not instead of medication.During a routine assessment, an obese 50-year-old female client expresses concern about her sexual relationship with her husband. Which is the best response by the nurse? A. Reassure the client that many obese people have concerns about sex. B. Remind the client that sexual relationships need not be affected by obesity. C. Determine the frequency of sexual intercourse. D. Ask the client to talk about specific concerns. Rationale:Option D provides an opportunity for the client to verbalize her concerns and provides the nurse with more assessment data. Options A and B may not be related to her current concern, assume that obesity is the problem, and are communication blocks. Option C may be appropriate after discussing the concerns she is having. The nurse determines that a postoperative client's respiratory rate has increased from 18 to 24 breaths/min. Based on this assessment finding, which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement? Encourage the client to increase ambulation in the rooOffer the client a high-carbohydrate snack for energy. [Show More]

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