NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. Which side effect should the nurse teach the client to report?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vaginal bleeding is a serious side effect of tamoxifen, as it may indicate endometrial cancer, a known risk of this medication.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of Crohn's disease reports diarrhea. Which dietary recommendation is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dairy products can exacerbate diarrhea in Crohn's disease due to lactose intolerance, so they should be avoided.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a spinal cord injury. Which intervention prevents autonomic dysreflexia?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding bladder distension prevents autonomic dysreflexia, a life-threatening condition in spinal cord injury clients, by reducing stimuli that trigger it.
Question 4 of 5
A client with chronic kidney disease is on a low-potassium diet. Which food should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bananas are high in potassium, which can accumulate in chronic kidney disease, leading to hyperkalemia and cardiac complications.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer. Which intervention promotes healing?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A moist environment with a hydrogel dressing promotes granulation tissue formation and healing in pressure ulcers.