NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client tells the nurse that she has had sexual contact with someone whom she suspects has genital herpes. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client in response to this information?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Difficulty urinating can indicate herpes-related urinary retention, a serious complication requiring medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
The charge nurse on an antepartal unit is preparing to complete assignments for the day. There is an RN, licensed practical nurse (LPN), and an unlicensed personnel (UAP) to care for 25 clients. The nurse should assign which of the following clients to the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with a stable twin pregnancy who is ambulating and has no contractions can be assigned to the LPN or UAP, as this client requires less complex care compared to others with active medical issues.
Question 3 of 5
A 30-year-old client is hospitalized with a fractured femur, which is being treated with skeletal traction. He states that he has not had a bowel movement for 2 days. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake promotes bowel motility, addressing constipation in a client immobilized by traction.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed febuxostat (Uloric). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Febuxostat can cause hepatotoxicity, requiring liver function monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A primigravid client at 10 weeks' gestation tells the nurse that she eats fruits and vegetables but isn't fond of them. After teaching the client about possible serving sizes, the nurse determines that the teaching has been successful when the client states that one serving of fruit is equivalent to which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: One serving of fruit is equivalent to one-fourth of a cantaloupe. The client needs $6 \mathrm{oz}$ of a vegetable juice cocktail, two tomatoes, or two raw apricots to meet one fruit serving.