NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with acute alcohol intoxication is being treated for hypomagnesemia. During assessment of the client, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypomagnesemia can cause a positive Trousseau's sign, indicating neuromuscular irritability due to low magnesium levels.
Question 2 of 5
When preparing a client for magnetic resonance imaging, the nurse should implement which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: MRI safety requires removing jewelry and screening for metal implants to prevent injury from magnetic fields. The other actions are unnecessary or incorrect.
Question 3 of 5
A client has had a recent below-knee (BK) amputation of the right leg because of a traumatic injury. After removing the elastic wrap, which the client had applied, the nurse notes an unusual pattern of swelling. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this observation?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: An unusual swelling pattern after removing an elastic wrap suggests incorrect wrap technique (
C), which can cause uneven pressure. Infection (
A), impaired circulation (
B), or bleeding (
D) would present differently.
Question 4 of 5
A client is receiving end-of-life care and tells the nurse that he has not always lived the way he should have or treated his children well. Which of the following responses is the most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reflecting that the client has regrets (
B) is empathetic and opens further discussion without judgment. Asking for details (
A), dismissing concerns (
C), or suggesting forgiveness (
D) may not be appropriate.
Question 5 of 5
If the nurse is providing education to a male client who is HIV positive, which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C,D,E
Rationale: HIV education includes condoms (
A), disclosing status (
B), monitoring symptoms (
C), healthy lifestyle (
D), and support groups (E) to manage disease and prevent transmission.