NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving clozapine (Clozaril). The nurse reviews the chart below. What should the nurse do next?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Clozapine requires monitoring for agranulocytosis; abnormal findings (e.g., low white blood cell count) warrant withholding the drug and notifying the physician to prevent serious complications.
Question 2 of 5
A parent of a 9-year-old child newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus is very concerned about the child going to school and participating in social events. The nurse creating a plan of care should formulate which goals to address these concerns? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale:
To effectively manage social events in the child's life, the family and the child need to integrate the care and management of diabetes into their daily living. In addition, the child's teachers and the school nurse should be aware of their concerns. The other options may be appropriate goals, but they do not deal with social issues.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following is appropriate when developing a plan of care for promoting the development of a preschooler? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: Anticipatory guidance, understanding behavior, and identifying deviations support preschooler development. Predicting future development is not feasible, and daycare is not universally required.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of benign prostatic hypertrophy who is prescribed finasteride (Proscar). The nurse should instruct the client that this medication works by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Finasteride reduces prostate size by inhibiting testosterone conversion, relieving urinary obstruction in BPH.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of depression is prescribed sertraline (Zoloft). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sertraline commonly causes insomnia, which should be reported to manage treatment.