NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia is having an acute exacerbation of symptoms. The client states, 'Black cats and black hats. Where does the time go?' Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to say?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying the client's statement helps assess their thought process and engage therapeutically.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse judges that the parent of a 9-month-old infant in a hip spica cast understands how to feed the child when the parent states which of the following?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Raising the infant's head while keeping the hips and legs supported minimizes the risk of aspiration and accommodates the hip spica cast's restrictions. Laying flat increases aspiration risk, and the other options are impractical or unnecessary.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client with heart failure. The client's apical pulse is 58 bpm. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Digoxin is typically withheld if the apical pulse is below 60 bpm in adults, as bradycardia may indicate toxicity. The physician should be notified for further evaluation.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of chronic renal failure is prescribed epoetin alfa (Epogen). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Epoetin alfa can cause hypertension due to increased red blood cell production, requiring close monitoring.
Question 5 of 5
A client with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia is having an acute exacerbation of symptoms. The client states, 'Black cats and black hats. Where does the time go?' Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to say?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clarifying the client's statement helps assess their thought process and engage therapeutically.