NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client receives morphine for postoperative pain. Which of the following assessments should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Morphine can cause sedation and altered mental status, requiring regular assessment to monitor for adverse effects.
Question 2 of 5
A client with cirrhosis reports itching. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Moisturizing lotion relieves itching in cirrhosis by hydrating dry skin without exacerbating symptoms.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is performing Leopold's maneuvers on a woman who is in her eighth month of pregnancy. The nurse is palpating the uterus as shown by the following maneuvers is the nurse performing?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The third Leopold's maneuver involves palpating the lower uterus to determine the presenting part, typically performed in the eighth month to assess fetal position.
Question 4 of 5
A client is experiencing symptoms of early alcohol withdrawal. The client's blood pressure is 150/85 mm Hg and the pulse is 98 bpm. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Notifying the physician is the priority to obtain orders for managing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which may require medications like lorazepam.
Question 5 of 5
A primary concern of the hospitalized adolescent is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Adolescents value autonomy and privacy, which is a primary concern during hospitalization, as it supports their developmental need for independence.