NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with iron deficiency anemia is taking iron supplements. The nurse emphasizes to the client that the drug will have increased absorption if taken with:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Iron absorption is enhanced by vitamin C, found in orange juice, while milk and food can decrease absorption. Beta-carotene does not significantly affect iron absorption.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results of a client with hypothyroidism. An expected finding is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypothyroidism is characterized by decreased thyroxine (T4) and increased TSH as the pituitary attempts to stimulate the thyroid. Other options are inconsistent with hypothyroidism.
Question 3 of 5
A client who underwent cardiac surgery 2 days ago is recovering well. His wife, who is assisting with his care, says, 'He is doing too much. I told him to let me help, but he won't let me.' The nurse says to the wife, 'It sounds like you need to feel you can be more helpful to him.' In order to make her nonverbal behavior complement her words, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Directing body and eyes to both the wife and client shows engagement and inclusivity, complementing the empathetic verbal response.
Question 4 of 5
Two days after being placed in a cast for a fracture, the client suddenly develops chest pain and dyspnea. The client is confused and has an elevated temperature. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chest pain, dyspnea, confusion, and fever suggest fat embolism syndrome, a complication of fractures, particularly within 48 hours.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed eplerenone (Inspra). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Eplerenone, a potassium-sparing diuretic, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.