NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client has developed diabetes insipidus after removal of a pituitary tumor. Which finding would the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Diabetes insipidus causes excessive water loss due to low ADH, leading to polyuria. The other symptoms are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
Which action by the healthcare worker indicates a need for further teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Wearing gloves to monitor the IV infusion rate is unnecessary unless contact with bodily fluids is anticipated, indicating a need for further teaching on infection control.
Question 3 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 4 of 5
An infant who weighs 8 pounds at birth would be expected to weigh how many pounds at 1 year?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Infants typically triple their birth weight by 1 year; 8 pounds x 3 = 24 pounds.
Question 5 of 5
The client with cancer refuses to care for herself. Which action by the nurse would be best?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exploring the reason for the lack of motivation addresses the root cause, enabling tailored interventions to encourage self-care.