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HESI PN EXIT Exam Two
HESI PN EXIT Exam Two ( 75 Questions)
The practical nurse (PN) is providing care for a client who is ordered nothing by mouth (NPO) after a small bowel resection. The client's nasogastric (NG) tube is connected to low intermitent suction. The client reports dizziness and tingling in digits.
Which assessment finding by the PN should be reported to the healthcare provider?
Hyperactive bowel sounds on assessment may indicate increased peristalsis or bowel obstruction, but they are not related to the client's symptoms or NG suctioning.
PVCs are abnormal heartbeats that occur when a ventricle contracts earlier than expected. They can indicate electrolyte imbalance, such as hypokalemia, which can result from NG suctioning. The PN should report this finding to the healthcare provider, as it may require treatment or adjustment of the suctioning.
Hypoactive bowel sounds on assessment may indicate decreased peristalsis or ileus, which are expected after a bowel surgery and do not require immediate intervention
Regular heart rate of 100 beats per minute on telemetry may indicate tachycardia, which can have various causes, but it is not as concerning as PVCs in this context.