Hesi RN Adult Health
Hesi RN Adult Health ( 57 Questions)
Based on the information that the nurse has about the client, he likely has:
A temperature of 97.5 F (36.4 C) orally is within the normal range for adults. It does not indicate any specific health problem or abnormality. Therefore, it is not the most likely finding based on the information provided about the client.
A heart rate of 104 beats/minute is slightly elevated above the normal resting heart rate for adults, which is typically between 60-100 beats/minute. However, it can be caused by various factors, including physical activity, anxiety, stress, or certain medications. It is not necessarily indicative of a serious health problem on its own.
A respiratory rate of 29 breaths/minute is significantly above the normal respiratory rate for adults, which is typically between 12-20 breaths/minute. This finding is called tachypnea and is often a sign of respiratory distress or a problem with gas exchange. It can be caused by various conditions, including: Lung infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis Asthma or other lung diseases Heart failure Anxiety or panic attacks Pain Medications that affect breathing Metabolic disorders
A blood pressure of 119/82 mm Hg is within the normal range for adults. It does not indicate any specific health problem or abnormality. Therefore, it is not the most likely finding based on the information provided about the client.
Choice A rationale:
A temperature of 97.5 F (36.4 C) orally is within the normal range for adults. It does not indicate any specific health problem or abnormality. Therefore, it is not the most likely finding based on the information provided about the client.
Choice B rationale:
A heart rate of 104 beats/minute is slightly elevated above the normal resting heart rate for adults, which is typically between 60-100 beats/minute. However, it can be caused by various factors, including physical activity, anxiety, stress, or certain medications. It is not necessarily indicative of a serious health problem on its own.
Choice C rationale:
A respiratory rate of 29 breaths/minute is significantly above the normal respiratory rate for adults, which is typically between 12-20 breaths/minute. This finding is called tachypnea and is often a sign of respiratory distress or a problem with gas exchange. It can be caused by various conditions, including:
Lung infections, such as pneumonia or bronchitis Asthma or other lung diseases
Heart failure
Anxiety or panic attacks Pain
Medications that affect breathing Metabolic disorders
Choice D rationale:
A blood pressure of 119/82 mm Hg is within the normal range for adults. It does not indicate any specific health problem or abnormality. Therefore, it is not the most likely finding based on the information provided about the client.