HESI RN · HESI Medical Surgical · HESI RN Medical Surgical Practice Exam

A healthcare professional is reading the chest x-ray report of a client who has just been intubated. The report states that the tip of the endotracheal tube lies 1 cm above the carina. The healthcare professional interprets that the tube is positioned above:

A client is receiving intermittent bolus feedings via a nasogastric tube. In which position should the nurse place the client once the feeding is complete?

A nurse is assessing the status of a client with diabetes mellitus. The nurse concludes that the client is exhibiting adequate diabetic control if the serum level of glycosylated hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) is less than:

A client who is anxious about an impending surgery is at risk for respiratory alkalosis. For which signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis does the nurse assess this client?

After teaching a client with nephrotic syndrome and a normal glomerular filtration rate, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement made by the client indicates a correct understanding of the nutritional therapy for this condition?