NCLEX-PN
Free NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Questions
Extract:
The client who's developing signs and symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
Question 1 of 5
The client who's developing signs and symptoms indicate hyperglycemia?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hyperglycemia causes polydipsia, polyuria, and weight loss due to osmotic diuresis.
Extract:
A patient regains consciousness and has expressive aphasia.
Question 2 of 5
As a part of the long-range planning, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Positive feedback encourages progress in expressive aphasia recovery.
Extract:
Question 3 of 5
Following a classic cholecystectomy resection for multiple stones, the PACU nurse observes a serosanguinous drainage on the dressing. The most appropriate intervention is to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Serosanguinous drainage is normal post-cholecystectomy; reinforcing the dressing is appropriate to manage it. Changing the dressing risks infection, and a binder may obscure assessment. Basic Care and Comfort
Extract:
A male, Hispanic client with history of excessive 'alcohol-drinking', was admitted with a diagnosis of recurrent pancreatitis. On admission, the client was complaining of unbearable pain.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Demerol is preferred for pancreatitis pain to avoid sphincter of Oddi spasm associated with morphine.
Extract:
On the day of admission of a 55-year-old male patient came in with a diagnosis of acute MI
Question 5 of 5
The nurse has satisfactorily assisted the patient in prioritizing his concern when she discusses which of the following with the patient?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medication and diet are critical to managing acute MI, preventing further cardiac events, and promoting recovery.