NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A 56-year-old woman is admitted for a modified radical mastectomy. The client appears anxious and asks many questions. The nurse's best course of action is to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addressing the client's questions thoroughly and at her level of understanding reduces anxiety and supports informed consent.
Question 2 of 5
A client with diabetes is explaining to the nurse how she will care for her feet at home. Which statement indicates that the client understands proper foot care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Thorough drying prevents moisture-related infections, critical for diabetic foot care to avoid complications like ulcers.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a child with a head injury. Place the following assessments in order of priority, starting with the nursing assessment the nurse should perform first.
Order the Items
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Correct Answer: C,A,D,B
Rationale: Level of consciousness is the priority to assess neurological status, followed by vital signs for stability, motor strength for deficits, and urine output for systemic effects.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed trazodone (Desyrel). The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trazodone is sedating and should be taken at bedtime to promote sleep and manage depression.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a ventricular shunt for hydrocephalus. Which finding requires immediate reporting?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clear drainage from a shunt incision may indicate cerebrospinal fluid leakage, a serious complication requiring immediate reporting.