NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of heart failure about sodium restriction. Which of the following foods should the client avoid?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: canned soups are high in sodium, which should be limited in heart failure to prevent fluid retention
Question 2 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 3 of 5
A 5-month-old infant is admitted to the ER with a temperature of 103.6°F and irritability. The mother states that the child has been listless for the past several hours and that he had a seizure on the way to the hospital. A lumbar puncture confirms a diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. The nurse should assess the infant for:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Tenseness of the anterior fontanel indicates increased intracranial pressure, a critical finding in bacterial meningitis in infants.
Question 4 of 5
A client with diabetes asks the nurse for advice regarding methods of birth control. Which method of birth control is most suitable for the client with diabetes?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The diaphragm is suitable for diabetic clients as it avoids hormonal effects that could impact glucose control.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with a new diagnosis of osteoporosis about lifestyle modifications. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: smoking cessation and limiting alcohol reduce bone loss and fracture risk in osteoporosis