NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
A client at 12 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she is a vegetarian and eats 'lots of rice.' To help meet the client's need for protein during pregnancy, the nurse suggests that the client combine the rice with which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Combining rice with beans provides a complete protein, meeting the increased protein needs during pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A client is hospitalized for ingesting an overdose of acetaminophen. The nurse prepares to administer which specific antidote for this medication overdose?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Acetylcysteine restores sulfhydryl groups that are depleted by acetaminophen metabolism. Flumazenil is the antidote for benzodiazepine reversal. Phytonadione is the antidote for warfarin sodium. Naloxone hydrochloride reverses respiratory depression caused by an opioid.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a woman who delivered a term neonate at 6 a.m. At 4 p.m., the woman has a distended bladder and is reporting pain of 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. The nurse reviews the client's output record. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A distended bladder causing pain requires immediate relief via catheterization to prevent complications like urinary retention or bladder injury.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac). The nurse should instruct the client that it may take how long to notice the full therapeutic effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Fluoxetine, an SSRI, typically takes 3-4 weeks to achieve its full therapeutic effect in treating depression.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed paroxetine (Paxil). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a serious side effect of paroxetine, requiring immediate reporting to ensure client safety.