NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client with Parkinson's disease is prescribed levodopa-carbidopa. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dyskinesia, involuntary movements, is a common side effect of levodopa-carbidopa due to dopamine overstimulation.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a 25-year-old client who will undergo bilateral orchiectomy for testicular cancer. Considering the nature of the illness, the nurse should make it a priority to explore which potential psychological concern with this client?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Although the client will need factual information about the postoperative period and recuperation, the nurse should place priority on addressing loss of reproductive ability as a psychological concern. The radical effects of this surgery in the reproductive area make it likely that the client may have some difficulty in adjustment to this consequence of surgery.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of seizures is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Phenytoin can cause gingival hyperplasia, which requires monitoring and dental care. Weight gain, insomnia, and dry skin are not common side effects.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of multiple sclerosis. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Daily exercise helps maintain mobility and strength in multiple sclerosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted with abdominal pain. The nurse should include which of the following in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pantoprazole reduces acid production, promoting ulcer healing.