NCLEX-RN
Basic Care and Comfort RN Quiz Questions
Question 1 of 3
The nurse is caring for a client who refuses to get out of bed. He tells the nurse, 'I'm too tired to get up. I'm sick. I'm supposed to rest in the hospital.' For which complications of immobility does the nurse understand that the client is at risk? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: B,C,D,F
Rationale: Immobility increases risk for urinary tract infection (
B), orthostatic hypotension (
C), muscular atrophy/foot drop (
D), and prolonged hospitalization (F). Appetite (
A) and emotions (E) are less directly related.
Question 2 of 3
The nurse is caring for a client who just had a laparoscopic appendectomy. The client tells the nurse that she does not want 'drugs' for pain management, but prefers alternative therapy and/or complementary therapy. Which is the best response by the nurse?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This response respects the client's preferences, promotes a therapeutic relationship, and explores safe, hospital-approved alternative therapies tailored to the client.
Question 3 of 3
The nurse is caring for a client with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Which should be included in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Bed rest with the affected extremity elevated (
A) reduces swelling and clot dislodgement risk in DVT. Reverse Trendelenburg (
B) is unrelated, and mobility (C,
D) increases embolism risk during acute phase.
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