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HESI RN · HESI Fundamentals of Nursing · Client Health and Safety Specifications

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Question 1 of 5

A client who is terminally ill tells a nurse on the medical-surgical unit that she feels hopeless. Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate?

A. Tell me why you feel hopeless.
B. I am sure these feelings will pass once you go home.
C. If I were you, I would ask for a referral to hospice care.
D. Tell me what you understand about your illness.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Tell me what you understand about your illness.

Question 2 of 5

A patient has pitting pedal edema, crackles, and an elevated blood pressure. The nurse concludes that the patient has fluid volume excess. Which type of reasoning did the nurse use?

A. Theoretical
B. Inductive
C. Deductive
D. Conceptual

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inductive

Question 3 of 5

Which NPSG addresses 'implement fall reduction program and evaluate the effectiveness the program'?

A. NPSG 8
B. NPSG 9
C. NPSG 10
D. NPSG 14

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: NPSG 9

Question 4 of 5

Mrs Hedaia is 67 years old, she is quadriplegic and lay in supine position most of time. Which of the following sites in her body is more prone to develop bed sore?

A. ear
B. Elbow
C. heel
D. toes

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: heel

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is dying of metastatic breast cancer. She has a prescription for an opioid pain medication PRN. The nurse is concerned that administering a dose of pain medication might hasten the client's death. Which of the following ethical principles should the nurse use to support the decision not to administer the medication?

A. Utilitarianism
B. Nonmaleficence
C. Fidelity
D. Veracity

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nonmaleficence

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