NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed valsartan (Diovan). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valsartan, an ARB, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse should instruct the parent of a child who is taking valproic acid (Depakene) that the child will need to have routine blood analyses consisting of which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Valproic acid requires monitoring of amylase (for pancreatitis) and platelet levels (for thrombocytopenia).
Question 3 of 5
A client is scheduled for a colonoscopy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the pre-procedure teaching?
Correct Answer: A, C
Rationale: Clear liquid diet for 24 hours prevents residue, and sedation is common during colonoscopy. Regular medications may need adjustment, and overnight stays are not typical.
Question 4 of 5
A client with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome confides that he is homosexual and his employer does not know his HIV status. Which response by the nurse is best?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of this disclosure by the client. Sharing personal health information without consent violates patient privacy laws, such as HIPAA, except in specific circumstances like public health reporting. Offering to help disclose or sharing with family or employer without consent is inappropriate.
Question 5 of 5
A client 6 weeks postpartum is asking the nurse about taking progesterone (Depo-Provera) for birth control. Which of the following should the nurse determine? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: The nurse should assess for postpartum depression, pregnancy status, and breast-feeding, as these affect Depo-Provera's safety and efficacy. STDs and husband's willingness are not primary concerns.