NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client who is 4 months' pregnant states that she lives on a limited income and has a problem purchasing enough meat to supply sufficient protein for her diet. Which food can the nurse recommend to supplement the client's meat source?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Dried beans are an affordable, high-protein food that can supplement meat in the diet, providing essential amino acids for pregnancy.
Question 2 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Levodopa-carbidopa can cause orthostatic hypotension due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system, increasing the risk of falls.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of multiple sclerosis reports difficulty walking. Which intervention promotes mobility?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A cane provides stability and support, improving mobility and safety for a client with multiple sclerosis.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a ventricular shunt for hydrocephalus. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Headache and irritability may indicate shunt malfunction or infection, which can lead to increased intracranial pressure and requires urgent evaluation.
Question 5 of 5
A postoperative client who just had a transurethral prostatectomy asks why he must drink so much water. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake after a transurethral prostatectomy helps maintain catheter patency by flushing the bladder and preventing clot formation.