NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
When a client of Mexican American descent tells the nurse that she treated her infection by drinking milk, the nurse interprets the client's remark as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In Mexican American culture, milk may be used as a traditional remedy for certain conditions, reflecting the ‘hot-cold' disease concept. It's not necessarily confusion, a laxative, or a dietary issue.
Question 2 of 5
When developing the plan of care for a 14-year-old boy with a nursing diagnosis of Deficient diversional activity related to immobility, which of the following activities is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A peer-based activity like a card game promotes social interaction and engagement, suitable for a 14-year-old's developmental needs.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse assesses for euphoria in a client with multiple sclerosis, looking for which of the following characteristic clinical manifestations?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Euphoria in multiple sclerosis is characterized by an exaggerated sense of well-being, often disproportionate to the client's condition.
Question 4 of 5
An adult client has been admitted to the hospital with a 3-day history of uncontrolled vomiting and diarrhea. Which should the nurse assess for in this client? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: D,E
Rationale: The client described in the question will most likely be dehydrated because of uncontrolled vomiting and diarrhea. The nurse assesses this client for weight loss, lethargy, or headache; sunken eyes; poor skin turgor (such as tenting); flat neck and peripheral veins; tachycardia; and low blood pressure.
Question 5 of 5
A client has implemented dietary and other lifestyle changes to manage hypertension. The nurse determines that the client has been most successful when the client has which follow-up blood pressure reading?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Normal blood pressure readings are less than 120/80 mm Hg. A blood pressure reading between 120/80 mm Hg and 139/89 mm Hg is considered to be a prehypertensive state. From the readings provided in the options, the correct option identifies the most successful outcome, although the reading indicates a prehypertensive state.