NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions with Detailed Explanations Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with osteoporosis about calcium supplements. Which instruction is correct?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Splitting doses above 500 mg improves absorption and reduces gastrointestinal side effects.
Question 2 of 5
A 19-year-old G1 P0 is being discharged home after hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum and is being referred to home health care. The nurse should develop a discharge plan that includes which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: A, B, D, F
Rationale: For hyperemesis gravidarum, a nutritionist referral, antiemetic prescription, gradual return to routine, and discussing discharge instructions are essential. Anxiolytics may not be indicated, and a 6-week follow-up is too delayed.
Question 3 of 5
While assessing the psychosocial aspects of a primigravid client at 30 weeks' gestation, which of the following feelings are expected?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Ambivalence is common in pregnancy, reflecting mixed emotions about impending motherhood and life changes.
Question 4 of 5
A client who has Ménière's disease is experiencing an acute attack of vertigo. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A dark, quiet environment reduces stimuli that can exacerbate vertigo in Ménière's disease.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with a history of breast cancer who is receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the client's teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Avoiding sunlight exposure protects the radiated skin from further damage and reduces irritation.