NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN High-Yield Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client with diabetes realizes that the client has a higher risk of developing cataracts and:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Diabetic retinopathy, encompassing both background and proliferative types, is a common complication of diabetes due to chronic hyperglycemia affecting retinal blood vessels.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following side effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sacubitril/valsartan can cause hyperkalemia, requiring monitoring of potassium levels.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of gout is prescribed allopurinol. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Increasing fluid intake promotes uric acid excretion, reducing the risk of gout flares.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse who organizes and establishes a political action committee (PAC) in their local community to address issues relating to the accessibility and affordability of healthcare resources in the community is serving in which capacity and role of the registered nurse?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: By organizing a PAC to address healthcare accessibility and affordability, the nurse is acting as a client advocate . This role involves promoting the health and well-being of clients and communities by addressing systemic issues, such as access to care, through community and political engagement.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of heart failure is prescribed furosemide (Lasix). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Furosemide causes potassium loss, leading to hypokalemia, which requires monitoring.