NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions with Answers Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 38-year-old client with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted with an infected foot ulcer. The nurse should recognize that wound healing may be delayed because of:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In diabetes, impaired collagen synthesis due to poor glycemic control delays wound healing, increasing infection risk.
Question 2 of 5
During the admission interview, an adult client reveals that, as a child, she was sexually abused by her uncle and a male cousin. She reports that she cuts the skin of her arms, legs, and abdomen. In addition to having the client sign a no-harm contract, which nursing intervention is most important?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Helping the client find safe ways to express anger addresses the self-harm behavior therapeutically, promoting coping skills and safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with sickle cell anemia who is experiencing a vaso-occlusive crisis. Which of the following interventions is the priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hydration is the priority in vaso-occlusive crisis to reduce blood viscosity and promote circulation, preventing further sickling and complications.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of cirrhosis is admitted with ascites. Which dietary modification should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A low-sodium diet reduces fluid retention in ascites, helping to manage symptoms in clients with cirrhosis.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which statement indicates understanding?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by keeping the stomach contents below the esophagus.