NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has cancer of the pancreas. The nurse should be most concerned about which nursing diagnosis?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pancreatic cancer often leads to malnutrition due to impaired digestion and absorption, making alteration in nutrition the primary concern.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome is characterized by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IBS is characterized by alternating constipation and diarrhea, often triggered by stress or diet, without structural abnormalities.
Question 3 of 5
The client returns to the unit from surgery with a blood pressure of 90/50, pulse 132, respirations 30. Which action by the nurse should receive priority?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Hypotension and tachycardia suggest shock, requiring immediate physician notification.
Question 4 of 5
A 4-year-old is admitted to the hospital for treatment of Kawasaki's disease. The medication commonly prescribed for the treatment of Kawasaki's disease is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Aspirin is used in Kawasaki's disease to reduce inflammation and prevent coronary artery complications, often with intravenous immunoglobulin.
Question 5 of 5
A client with hyperthyroidism is taking lithium carbonate to inhibit thyroid hormone release. Which complaint by the client should alert the nurse to a problem with the client's medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased thirst and urination suggest lithium toxicity, which can cause diabetes insipidus-like symptoms, requiring immediate attention.