NCLEX-RN
RN NCLEX Next Gen Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is preparing to provide preoperative teaching with a client scheduled for radical neck dissection. Which topic should the nurse initially focus on?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The first step in client education is establishing what the client already knows. This allows the nurse to correct any misinformation or misunderstandings, determine the starting point for teaching, and plan and implement the education at the client's level. Although the remaining options can be a component of the plan, the first step in client education is establishing what the client already knows.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of burns. Which of the following nutritional interventions should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A high-protein, high-calorie diet supports tissue repair and energy needs in burn recovery.
Question 3 of 5
A client with a history of chronic kidney disease is admitted with edema. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following electrolyte imbalances? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D
Rationale: Chronic kidney disease can cause hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, and hypermagnesemia due to impaired excretion and filtration.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone a colectomy. Which of the following interventions is most important in the immediate postoperative period?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging early ambulation post-colectomy prevents complications like ileus and deep vein thrombosis.
Question 5 of 5
A client is suspected of having a slow gastrointestinal bleed. The nurse should evaluate the client for which sign or symptom?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Tarry stools are a hallmark sign of a slow gastrointestinal bleed due to digested blood.