NCLEX-RN
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Question 1 of 5
A client with a history of tuberculosis is prescribed isoniazid. Which supplement should the nurse administer concurrently?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Isoniazid can cause peripheral neuropathy due to vitamin B6 deficiency, so pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is administered to prevent this side effect.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client with metastatic lung cancer. The nurse should assess the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Hoarseness is a common symptom of metastatic lung cancer due to tumor effects on the larynx or recurrent laryngeal nerve. Constipation, diarrhea, and weight gain are less specific.
Question 3 of 5
An expected physiologic response to a low potassium level is:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Hypokalemia can cause cardiac dysrhythmias due to its effect on cardiac muscle excitability, making it the most significant physiologic response.
Question 4 of 5
A client with a history of peptic ulcer disease is admitted with hematemesis. The nurse should prioritize which of the following interventions?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Intravenous pantoprazole reduces acid production and stabilizes bleeding in peptic ulcer disease.
Question 5 of 5
A 16-year-old Hispanic client at 10 weeks' gestation has been diagnosed with mild iron deficiency anemia. The client tells the nurse that she doesn't like to eat much meat. Which of the following foods should the nurse suggest to provide the client with the greatest amount of iron in her diet?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Lentils are a rich plant-based source of iron, providing significantly more iron per serving than sunflower seeds, cheese, or eggs, making them ideal for a client avoiding meat.