NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who has had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy receives discharge instructions from the nurse. Which statement indicates that the client has understood the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the dressing and showering the day after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is standard, as incisions are small. A low-fat diet may be advised but not for a fixed 6 months, nausea is not expected, and return to work is typically sooner.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy receives discharge instructions from the nurse. Which statement indicates that the client has understood the instructions?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Removing the dressing and showering the day after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is standard, as incisions are small. A low-fat diet may be advised but not for a fixed 6 months, nausea is not expected, and return to work is typically sooner.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) about lifestyle modifications. Which recommendation is appropriate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Avoiding lying down for 2 hours after eating prevents acid reflux by allowing gravity to keep stomach contents in place.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse evaluates the arterial blood gas (ABG) results of a client who is receiving supplemental oxygen. Which Po2 finding would indicate that the oxygen level was adequate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The normal Po2 level is 80 to 100 mm Hg. The remaining options are low values and do not indicate adequate oxygen levels.
Question 5 of 5
A client has nephrotic syndrome. To aid in the resolution of the client's edema, the physician orders 25% albumin. In addition to an absence of edema, the nurse should evaluate the client for which expected outcome?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Albumin increases oncotic pressure, pulling fluid into the vascular space, which may elevate blood pressure. Crackles, cerebral edema, or cool extremities would indicate complications.