NCLEX-RN
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Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a patient with a colostomy. The patient asks, 'Will I ever be able to swim again?' The nurse's best response would be:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swimming is possible with a colostomy if proper precautions, like a waterproof seal, are used to protect the stoma.
Question 2 of 5
A 32-year-old woman comes into the clinic for a well-woman exam and asks for information on an intrauterine device (IUD) for contraception. The nurse should explain that all of the following are potential risks EXCEPT
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: IUD risks include pelvic infections, abnormal bleeding, and ectopic pregnancy. Stroke is not a recognized risk associated with IUD use.
Question 3 of 5
A client undergoing 'cold-turkey' withdrawal from years of substance abuse is most at risk of serious life-threatening complications with which of the following substances?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alcohol withdrawal (
C) can cause life-threatening complications like seizures and delirium tremens. Heroin (
A), cocaine (
B), and marijuana (
D) withdrawal, while uncomfortable, are less likely to be fatal.
Question 4 of 5
A client had a total thyroidectomy yesterday. The client is complaining of tingling around the mouth and in the fingers and toes. What would the nurses' next action be?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tingling around the mouth and extremities suggests hypocalcemia, a common complication post-thyroidectomy due to parathyroid gland disturbance, so checking the calcium level is the next action.
Question 5 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency room after falling down a flight of stairs. Initial assessment reveals a large bump on the front of the head and a 2-inch laceration above the right eye. Which finding is consistent with injury to the frontal lobe?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The frontal lobe is involved in sensory processing and cognition, so failure to recognize touch (agnosia) is consistent with frontal lobe injury.