NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a homeless client diagnosed with right-sided heart failure. The nurse anticipates that upon discharge the client will need assistance regarding medications, locating a shelter, and follow-up to ensure that the client can obtain transportation to the next appointment with the cardiologist. The nurse understands that this is an example of which content area of care management?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Arranging post-discharge support for medications, shelter, and follow-up ensures continuity of care for a vulnerable client.
Question 2 of 5
The physician has ordered cortisporin ear drops for a 2-year-old. To administer the ear drops, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: For children under 3, pulling the ear down and back straightens the ear canal for proper administration of ear drops.
Question 3 of 5
An end-of-life client receiving home hospice care states he no longer wants to eat. The nurse should
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In hospice care, respecting the client’s autonomy is key. Accepting the decision to stop eating and focusing on comfort aligns with end-of-life care principles.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client directly from a health provider's office. The client has a rash and has been diagnosed with measles. Which room assignment by the nurse indicates an understanding of the disease process of measles?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Measles requires airborne precautions, necessitating a private negative-pressure room to prevent transmission.
Question 5 of 5
The physician has ordered a lumbar puncture for a client with suspected Guillain-Barre syndrome. The spinal fluid of a client with Guillain-Barre syndrome typically shows:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Guillain-Barre syndrome typically shows elevated protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid with a normal cell count, known as albuminocytologic dissociation.