NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following foods, if selected by the mother with a child with celiac, would indicate her understanding of the dietary instructions?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rice cereal is gluten-free, suitable for celiac disease, unlike wheat-based foods.
Question 2 of 5
A client with a gastrointestinal bleed has an NG tube to low continuous wall suction. Which technique is the correct procedure for the nurse to utilize when assessing bowel sounds?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Clamping the NG tube prevents suction noise from interfering with auscultation, allowing accurate assessment of bowel sounds.
Question 3 of 5
A client who has chosen to breastfeed tells the nurse that her nipples became very sore while she was breastfeeding her older child. Which measure will help her to avoid soreness of the nipples?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Breaking suction gently prevents nipple trauma, reducing the risk of soreness during breastfeeding.
Question 4 of 5
A 14-year-old client has been diagnosed with celiac disease after a long history of diarrhea, anemia, and weight loss. What type of diet does the nurse anticipate the client will require?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet (
D) to prevent intestinal damage. Other diets (A, B,
C) are not specific to celiac.
Question 5 of 5
A client's wife states that her elderly husband has begun to slightly slur his words and drop word endings, he has become increasingly withdrawn socially, and he is irritable, accusing her of talking behind his back and whispering at him. The nurse suspects that the client should be initially evaluated for which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Slurred speech, social withdrawal, and irritability with accusations of whispering suggest hearing loss (
C), which can cause communication difficulties and paranoia. Depression (
A), Alzheimer's (
B), and stroke (
D) are less likely to present with this specific combination.