NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN SATA Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about dietary modifications. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Limiting sodium to 2,300 mg per day or less helps manage hypertension by reducing fluid retention and blood pressure.
Question 2 of 5
A 72-year-old client is referred for counseling. During the initial nursing assessment, the client denies the need for counseling. The nurse would agree with the client if she made which of the following comments?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Increased energy and activity post-grief suggest the client is coping well, supporting her denial of needing counseling.
Question 3 of 5
A client with antisocial personality disorder tells the nurse, 'I punched the guy out because he deserved it and then the cops arrested me.' Which of the following responses would be most helpful to the client?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Explaining consequences (legal trouble) helps the client understand the impact of their actions, aligning with therapeutic communication for antisocial personality disorder.
Question 4 of 5
For which of the following should the nurse closely assess a client who is reversing from halothane (Fluothane) general anesthesia and receiving clindamycin (Cleocin)?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Halothane, a general anesthetic, can cause respiratory depression during recovery, which is a critical condition to monitor. Clindamycin is not strongly associated with these other effects in this context.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus is prescribed metformin (Glucophage). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Lactic acidosis is a rare but serious side effect of metformin, requiring immediate reporting of symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.