NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increased fluid intake (2–3 liters daily) helps prevent kidney stones, a potential side effect of allopurinol, by promoting uric acid excretion.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of chronic pain is prescribed oxycodone. Which instruction should the nurse include to prevent complications?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Oxycodone can cause drowsiness and impaired judgment, so avoiding driving prevents accidents and ensures client safety.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is completing a care plan for an immobile client. Which nursing measure for preventing contractures is best to include in the care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Range-of-motion exercises maintain joint flexibility and muscle length, directly preventing contractures in immobile clients.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with suspected pulmonary edema. Which finding is most indicative of this condition?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Frothy, pink-tinged sputum is a classic sign of pulmonary edema, indicating fluid leakage into the alveoli due to left heart failure.
Question 5 of 5
A client comes to the clinic complaining of epigastric pain. The client reportedly takes several nonprescription over-the-counter medications on a regular basis. Which drug identified by the nurse is most likely related to the client's current complaint?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAI
D) known to irritate the stomach lining and cause gastrointestinal issues, including epigastric pain, especially with regular use.