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NCLEX Questions Patient Centered Care Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a terminal illness and requests to have a spiritual leader visit them at the hospital. Which action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should arrange for the spiritual leader to visit the client as soon as possible, as this can help to meet the client's spiritual needs and provide them with comfort and support during a difficult time. The nurse should respect the client's request and facilitate their access to spiritual resources and services that are consistent with their beliefs and preferences.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has terminal cancer and requests to receive hospice care at home. The client's family members express concern about the client's decision and ask the nurse to convince the client to stay in the hospital. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse should acknowledge the family members' concern, but also respect the client's right to autonomy and self-determination regarding end-of-life care. The nurse should explain that the client has the right to choose where they want to receive hospice care, whether it is at home or in another setting.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has hypertension. The client is from Haiti and speaks Creole. The nurse uses an interpreter to communicate with the client. Which statement by the nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The nurse indicates effective use of an interpreter by using this statement, as it follows the best practices for working with an interpreter, such as speaking directly to the client in short sentences, using clear and simple language, and avoiding jargon or slang.
Question 4 of 5
A patient admitted with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is anxious and dehydrated,has reportedly not been eating and has had a weight loss of $5 \mathrm{lb}$ in 1 week. Which nursing diagnosis is a priority?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dehydration (A) is the priority due to immediate physiological risk (e.g., organ failure) over nutrition (B), which is secondary. C is incorrect (no excessive fluid), and D (skin integrity) is less urgent than fluid replacement in Alzheimer’s-related dehydration, making A the priority.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following would be a priority nursing diagnosis for a 73-year-old male patient with heart failure?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Using ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation), activity intolerance (C) due to oxygen imbalance is the priority in heart failure, affecting energy conservation. A, B, and D are concerns but lower priority, making C the focus.