NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank Questions PDF Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A 16-year-old Hispanic client at 10 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with mild iron deficiency anemia. The client tells the nurse that she doesn't like to eat much meat. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest to provide the client with the greatest amount of iron in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lentils are a rich plant-based source of iron, providing significantly more iron per serving than sunflower seeds, cheese, or eggs, making them ideal for a client avoiding meat.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a 14-year-old boy with a nursing diagnosis of Deficient diversional activity related to immobility, which of the following activities is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A peer-based activity like a card game promotes social interaction and engagement, suitable for a 14-year-old's developmental needs.
Question 3 of 5
A client has implemented dietary and other lifestyle changes to manage hypertension. The nurse determines that the client has been most successful when the client has which follow-up blood pressure reading?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Normal blood pressure readings are less than 120/80 mm Hg. A blood pressure reading between 120/80 mm Hg and 139/89 mm Hg is considered to be a prehypertensive state. From the readings provided in the options, the correct option identifies the most successful outcome, although the reading indicates a prehypertensive state.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a new diagnosis of glaucoma. Which medication class should the nurse expect to administer?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Beta-blockers, such as timolol, reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma by decreasing aqueous humor production, the primary treatment goal.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a splenectomy. Which of the following complications should the nurse monitor for in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Splenectomy increases infection risk due to impaired immune function, requiring close monitoring.