HESI ADV MED SURG 2019 v2
STUDY GUIDE
QUESTION/ANSWER(S) SHOWN
ON 2019 HESI EXAM
*After a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a client has bloody urine output with
large clots. The nurse implements the postoperative prescription to irrigate the indwelling
catheter PRN to maintain the catheter’s patency. Which action should the nurse implement?
Clamp the catheter for 30 minutes prior to irrigating with saline
*A male client with a history of asthma reports having episodes of bronchoconstriction and
increased mucous production while exercising. Which action should the nurse implement?
Determine if the client is using an inhaler before exercising (Using a prescribed
bronchodilator inhaler 10 minutes before participating in aerobic activity can control
exercise-induced asthma (EIA). The nurse should assess if the client is using their inhaler
before initiating exercise)
*A client with unstable asthma had an emergent cardiac catheterization. Which complication
should the nurse monitor for in the initial 24 hours after the procedure?
Thrombus formation
*A client with chronic kidney disease (CDK) arrives at the clinic reporting shortness of breath on
exertion and extreme weakness. Vital signs are temperature 100.4 F (38 C), heart rate 110
beats/minute, respirations 28 breaths/minute, and blood pressure 175/98 mmHg. The client
usually receives dialysis three times a week but missed the last treatment. STAT blood specimens
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