NCLEX-RN
Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following should the nurse teach a client with generalized anxiety disorder to help the client cope with anxiety?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Cognitive and behavioral strategies, such as relaxation techniques, help clients manage anxiety effectively.
Question 2 of 5
A 16-year-old client is in the emergency department for treatment of minor injuries from a car accident. A crisis nurse is with her because she became hysterical and was saying, 'It's my fault. My Mom is going to kill me. I don't even have a way home.' Which of the following should be the nurse's initial intervention?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: This intervention calms the client's hysteria using physical touch and breathing techniques, helping her regain composure before addressing other concerns.
Question 3 of 5
The mother of a 28-year-old client who is taking clozapine [Clozaril] states, 'Something is wrong. My son is drooling like a baby.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most helpful?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Excess salivation is a common side effect of clozapine. Providing a practical solution like a cup supports the client's comfort and addresses the mother's concern.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a diagnosis of tuberculosis is prescribed isoniazid (INH). The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following side effects immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Yellowing of the skin indicates potential hepatotoxicity, a serious side effect of isoniazid, requiring immediate reporting.
Question 5 of 5
A client with a history of schizophrenia is prescribed olanzapine (Zyprexa). The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Olanzapine commonly causes weight gain, requiring monitoring.