The HESI exit examination is frequently administered for which of the following reasons?
a. to determine if a patient is ready for discharge
b. a neurologic check of patients leaving the recovery room after surgery
c. placement of new freshmen in college courses
d. a possible predictor of passing the NCLEX
D
The HESI exit examination is given to nursing students as a possible predictor of whether the student
will be successful on the NCLEX-RN examination.
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