NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of peripheral arterial disease. Which of the following interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Walking to tolerance improves collateral circulation in peripheral arterial disease.
Question 2 of 5
A male client has been diagnosed as having a low sperm count during infertility studies. After instructions by the nurse about some causes of low sperm counts, the nurse determines that the client needs further instructions when he says low sperm counts may be caused by which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Decreased body temperature is not a cause of low sperm count; elevated temperatures, such as from saunas, can impair spermatogenesis, indicating a need for further teaching.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is counseling a client regarding treatment of the client's newly diagnosed depression. The nurse emphasizes that full benefit from antidepressant therapy usually takes how long?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Antidepressants typically take 2 to 4 weeks to achieve full therapeutic effect, as they require time to adjust neurotransmitter levels. Other timeframes are too short or overly prolonged.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus about dietary modifications. Which of the following foods should the client limit?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Sugary beverages should be limited in type 2 diabetes to prevent blood glucose spikes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is assessing the perineal changes of a woman in the second stage of labor. The nurse expects to see which of the following changes?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Crowning, when the fetal head is visible at the vaginal opening, is the expected perineal change in the second stage of labor, indicating imminent delivery.