NCLEX-PN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is providing information to the client diagnosed with genital herpes- Which is the priority information that the nurse should provide to the client?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A. Information about females being infected more than males is important, and the client should be informed of this, but this is not the priority. B. Information about the mode of transmission is important, and the client should be informed of this, but this is not the priority. C. Typically in the first year after the diagnosis, the client will have four to five outbreaks, not two to three. D. The priority information to tell the client is that transmission can occur from a partner who does not have a visible sore.
Question 2 of 5
A client is receiving chemotherapy and reports nausea. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: An antiemetic is the most effective way to manage chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Question 3 of 5
A hospitalized client diagnosed with cancer has a sealed source of radiation inserted into the vagina. Which information is most important for the charge nurse to obtain to ensure the safety of the nurse assigned to care for the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Pregnancy contraindicates caring for clients with internal radiation due to fetal risk, making this the most critical information.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is planning care for the female client, who is newly diagnosed with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2, herpes genitalis). In which order should the nurse complete the planned actions? Place the nurse's planned actions in order of priority.
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Correct Answer: B,D,E,A,C
Rationale: B. Determine if the woman is pregnant. This is priority because medications can be teratogenic, presenting a substantial risk to the developing fetus. D. Administer an analgesic. Measures are needed to promote comfort. Itching, pain, macules, and papules occur initially with HSV-2. The infection can progress to vesicles and ulcers and can involve the labia, cervix, and vaginal and perianal areas. E. Administer the first dose of acyclovir (Zovirax). An antiviral medication is needed to treat the infection. A. Teach abstinence from sexual intercourse during treatment and use of condoms. The woman is unlikely to be receptive to teaching until some degree of comfort is achieved. C. Discuss the benefits of joining a support group such as HELP (Herpetics Engaged in Living Productively). There is no cure for HSV-2 infection.
Question 5 of 5
Which action by the nurse is most appropriate while assessing the neurologic function of a client who has a freshly applied plaster cast to the lower extremity?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Asking the client to wiggle the toes assesses motor function, ensuring no nerve compression from the cast.