NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is admitted with fatigue. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following laboratory abnormalities?
Correct Answer: A, D
Rationale: Elevated BNP indicates heart failure severity, and hyponatremia is common due to fluid overload.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of hypertension about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations is most effective?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reducing alcohol consumption lowers blood pressure by decreasing vascular resistance and fluid retention.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is prescribed calcitriol (Rocaltrol). The nurse should instruct the client to:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Calcitriol can cause hypercalcemia, requiring monitoring for symptoms like confusion.
Question 4 of 5
An infant is born with facial abnormalities, growth retardation, mental retardation, and vision abnormalities. These abnormalities are probably caused by maternal:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: These symptoms are characteristic of fetal alcohol syndrome, caused by maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy, which affects fetal development.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of epilepsy about self-care. Which of the following instructions should be included?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Avoiding swimming alone prevents drowning during a seizure, a key safety measure.