NCLEX-PN
2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube for esophageal varices. Which complication should the nurse monitor for?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube can obstruct the airway if it migrates or the balloon inflates improperly, requiring close monitoring.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a history of stroke and dysphagia. Which intervention prevents aspiration during meals?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Thick liquids are easier to swallow and reduce the risk of aspiration in clients with dysphagia.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of angina is prescribed isosorbide mononitrate. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Isosorbide mononitrate can cause orthostatic hypotension, so avoiding sudden position changes prevents dizziness or falls.
Question 4 of 5
A postoperative client who just had a transurethral prostatectomy asks why he must drink so much water. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Increased fluid intake after a transurethral prostatectomy helps maintain catheter patency by flushing the bladder and preventing clot formation.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client with a pleural effusion receiving a thoracentesis. Which complication should the nurse monitor for post-procedure?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pneumothorax is a potential complication of thoracentesis due to accidental lung puncture, requiring monitoring for symptoms like sudden chest pain or dyspnea.