HESI practice

shortly after the death of her husband after a long illness, a woman visits the metal health clinic complaining of malaise, lethargy and insomnia. the nurse, knowing that it is MOST important to help the wife cope with her husband's death, should attempt to determine which information? a. age of the wife b. timing of the husband's death c. socioeconomic status of the couple d. adequacy of the wife's support system

d. adequacy of the wife's support system

what instructions should he nurse give to an adolescent to prevent sexually transmitted infections? select all that apply a. "remember to use condoms properly" b. "abstain from any kind of sexual activity" c. "make sure you are up-to-date with your vaccinations" d. "have sexual contact only if you and your partner are monogamous" e. "remember to have regular screenings for sexually transmitted diseases"

a. "remember to use condoms properly" c. "make sure you are up-to-date with your vaccinations" d. "have sexual contact only if you and your partner are monogamous"

during a routine clinic visit, an older adult complains about being unable to sleep well at night and then feeling sleepy throughout the next day. the nurse should advise the client to use what sleep promotion technique? a. exercise daily b. read in bed before sleeping c. avoid naps during the daytime d. have a hot cup of tea at bedtime

a. exercise daily

a female client's stream of consciousness is occupied exclusively with thoughts of her mother's death. the nurse plans to help the client through this stage of grieving, which is known as what? a. resolving the loss b. shock and disbelief c.developing awareness d. restitution and recovery

a. resolving the loss

what should the nurse consider when obtaining an informed consent from a 17-year-old adolescent? a. whether the client is allowed to give consent b. that the client cannot make informed decisions about healthcare c. whether the client is permitted to give voluntary consent when the parents are not available d. that the client probably will be unable to choose between alternatives when asked to consent.

a. whether the client is allowed to give consent

a nurse is assessing a client in the outpatient clinic who complains of excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden muscle weakness during intense emotions and an inability to walk just after walking or before going to sleep. which sleep disorder is the client experiencing? a. nocturia b. narcolepsy c. sleep apnea d. sleep deprivation

b. narcolepsy

when working with a client who has spontaneously aborted a pregnancy, it is important for the nurse to first deal with his or her own feelings regarding abortion, death and loss to be able to do what? a. maintain control of the situation b. share personal grief with the client c. allow the client to express her grief d. teach the client how to cope effectively

c. allow the client to express her grief

a nursing student is listing he characteristics of an ethical issue. which point listed by the nursing student requires correction? a. an ethical issue occurs if it is perplexing and if it is not easy to think logically or make a decision b. an ethical issue occurs if it is not possible to resolve solely through a review of scientific data c. an ethical issue occurs if the problem aims at the greatest good for the greatest number of people d. an ethical issue occurs if the answer to the problem has profound relevance for areas of human concern

c. an ethical issue occurs if the problem aims at the greatest good for the greatest number of people

a client tells the nurse, "I have been having trouble sleeping and feel wide awake as soon as I get into bed." which strategies should the nurse teach the client that. will promote sleep? select all that apply a. eating a heavy snack near bedtime b. reading in bed before shutting out the light c. leaving the bedroom when unable to sleep d. drinking a cup of warm coffee with milk at bedtime e. exercising in the afternoon rather than in the evening f. drinking at least one glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage at bedtime

c. leaving the bedroom when unable to sleep e. exercising in the afternoon rather than in the evening