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Patient Centered Care NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is planning care for a client who practices Islam and is admitted for surgery. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nurse should allow the client to practice their religious rituals, such as praying five times a day facing Mecca, as this can help them cope with stress, anxiety, and pain, and promote healing and recovery. The nurse should also respect the client's privacy and dignity during their prayer times, and avoid interrupting or disturbing them unless necessary.
Question 2 of 5
Which outcome statement is a properly written goal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A proper goal is specific and measurable (C), stating what (get up), how often (once daily), and duration (1 hour). A is vague (pain-free level undefined), B lacks measurability (importance varies), and D, while specific, lacks clarity on techniques, making C the best-written goal.
Question 3 of 5
While the nurse is taking the health history,the patient states My father and grandfather both had heart attacks and were unable to be very active afterward. How does the nurse interpret this? This statement is related to the functional health pattern of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This statement reflects family history and risk perception (C), part of health perception-health management per Gordon’s patterns. A (activity) is an outcome, not the statement’s focus, while B and D (cognition, coping) are unrelated, making C the correct interpretation.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis would be a priority for a patient in acute respiratory distress?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Using ABCs, reduced gas exchange (B) is the priority in acute respiratory distress, addressing airway/breathing. A, C, and D are secondary, making B the immediate focus.
Question 5 of 5
Errors may occur with the use of data in formulating an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Based on what you know,which of the following represents the main source of errors in the nursing diagnosis process?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Assumptions without data (A) are the main error source, as diagnoses require defining characteristics. B, C, and D contribute but are less critical than unsubstantiated assumptions, making A the primary issue.