NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Test Bank with Rationales Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the hospital with a tentative diagnosis of urinary tract infection (UTI). The nurse should assess the client for which of the following as a precipitating factor for the UTI?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Frequent sexual intercourse is a common precipitating factor for UTIs, as it can introduce bacteria into the urinary tract.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new colostomy about dietary choices. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend to prevent odor and gas?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Yogurt contains probiotics that can reduce gas and odor in colostomy output, unlike broccoli, cabbage, or beans.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about safety precautions. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Avoiding driving and using a low bed with rails prevent injury during seizures.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peptic ulcer disease who is prescribed misoprostol (Cytotec). The nurse should instruct the client to take the medication:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Misoprostol should be taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal side effects and protect the stomach lining.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease prescribed a protein restrictive diet should be instructed by the nurse to select which incomplete protein option for inclusion in her or his diet? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: The client whose diet has a protein restriction should be careful to ensure that the proteins eaten are incomplete proteins with the highest biological value. Nuts and grains are the only options that are not complete proteins. Foods such as meat, fish, milk, and eggs are complete proteins, which are not recommended for the client with chronic kidney disease.