NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of ulcerative colitis is prescribed sulfasalazine (Azulfidine). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin may indicate hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of sulfasalazine, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is admitted with a flare-up. The nurse should include which of the following in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: NSAIDs reduce inflammation and pain during rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups.
Question 3 of 5
A client who had transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 2 days earlier is complaining of lower abdominal pain. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Lower abdominal pain post-TURP may indicate catheter obstruction, so assessing patency is the priority.
Question 4 of 5
Select the client who is at greatest risk for impaired vascular perfusion.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for impaired vascular perfusion due to its effects on endothelial damage and atherosclerosis, significantly increasing the risk of peripheral vascular disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse should document which goals for the client in the plan of care? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,D
Rationale: A common, life-threatening opportunistic infection that occurs in clients with AIDS is Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. Its symptoms include fever, exertional dyspnea, and nonproductive cough. The absence of respiratory distress and that of a fever are two of the goals that the nurse sets as priorities. The remaining options are not specifically related to AIDS.