NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of Addison's disease is prescribed hydrocortisone. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mood changes may indicate corticosteroid excess, requiring immediate reporting to adjust the hydrocortisone dose.
Question 2 of 5
Which basic activity of daily living assistive device can be useful for the client who is affected with poor fine motor coordination?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A button hook assists clients with poor fine motor coordination in fastening buttons, supporting independence in dressing.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). The nurse should teach the client to report which side effect?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Suicidal thoughts are a serious side effect of SSRIs like sertraline, especially in the early weeks, requiring immediate reporting to ensure client safety.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-month-old child has a severe diaper rash. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse provide to the parents?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mild soap cleanses without irritating the rash, promoting healing, unlike wipes or powder, which may worsen it.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the perineal changes of a woman in the second stage of labor. The nurse expects to see which of the following changes?

Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crowning, when the fetal head is visible at the vaginal opening, is the expected perineal change in the second stage of labor, indicating imminent delivery.