NCLEX-PN
NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Quizlet Questions
Extract:
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is aware that discharge planning related to care of a child with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy should include teaching the parents about:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Range of motion exercises maintain mobility and prevent contractures in Duchenne's muscular dystrophy.
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Question 2 of 5
Which of the following foods should be avoided by clients who are prone to develop heartburn as a result of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Chocolate relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, worsening GERD symptoms. The other foods are less likely to trigger reflux. Basic Care and Comfort
Question 3 of 5
A geriatric client with Alzheimer's disease has been living with his grown child's family for the last 6 months. He wanders at night and needs help with activities of daily living. Which statement by his child suggests that the family is successfully adjusting to this living arrangement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This statement demonstrates a realistic understanding of the client's disorder and effective family coping with the challenges it presents. Options 1 and 2 indicate that the family is having difficulty adjusting. Option 3 suggests that the family is in denial or has an unrealistic view of the prognosis for a client with Alzheimer's disease.
Question 4 of 5
A client, age 28, was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. After staging, therapy is planned to include combination radiation therapy and systemic chemotherapy with MOPP—nitrogen mustard, vincristine (Oncovin), prednisone, and procarbazine. In planning care for this client, the nurse should anticipate which of the following side effects to contribute to a sense of altered body image?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alopecia, or hair loss, is a common side effect of chemotherapy (e.g., vincristine) and radiation, significantly affecting body image. Pathologic fractures are not typical, and sterility or cushingoid appearance have less direct impact on body image. Physiological Adaptation
Question 5 of 5
Broccoli, oranges, dark greens, and dark yellow vegetables can be eaten to:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which support the immune system and help improve body defenses. The other options are not directly related to the primary benefit of consuming these vegetables. Nonpharmacological Therapies