NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
After a client undergoes a contraction stress test that is negative, which of the following should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A negative contraction stress test indicates no fetal distress, so the nurse should next ensure contractions have ceased to prevent preterm labor. The other assessments are less immediate.
Question 2 of 5
A 30-year-old client is hospitalized with a fractured femur, which is being treated with skeletal traction. He states that he has not had a bowel movement for 2 days. Which of the following interventions is most appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake promotes bowel motility, addressing constipation in a client immobilized by traction.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a nephrectomy. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Monitoring urine output is critical post-nephrectomy to assess the function of the remaining kidney.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed valsartan (Diovan). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Valsartan, an ARB, can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.
Question 5 of 5
After a client undergoes a contraction stress test that is negative, which of the following should the nurse assess next?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A negative contraction stress test indicates no fetal distress, so the nurse should next ensure contractions have ceased to prevent preterm labor. The other assessments are less immediate.