Questions 118

NCLEX-RN

Home > NCLEX-RN > RN Medical Surgical Nursing > NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Practice Questions
NCLEX-RN Test Bank

NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Practice Questions Questions

Extract:


Question 1 of 5

A 60-year-old client with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) states that he overheard one of the other clients say that AML had a very poor prognosis. The client explains to the nurse that he had understood his doctor to say that he had a relatively good prognosis. Which is the nurse's best response?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The prognosis for AML varies based on factors like cell differentiation, age, and genetics. The nurse should clarify that the doctor's prognosis was specific to the client's cell differentiation, reassuring him without dismissing his concerns. The other responses are either confrontational, overly general, or irrelevant.

Question 2 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 3 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 4 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Question 5 of 5

Correct Answer:

Rationale:

Similar Questions

A client's arterial blood gas values are as follows: pH, 7.31; PaO2, 80 mm Hg; PaCO2, 65 mm Hg; HCO3ˆ’, 36 mEq/L. The nurse should assess the client for?
A physician orders vitamin B12 for a client with pernicious anemia. Which site is appropriate for the nurse to administer vitamin B12? Select all that apply.
A client with an ileal conduit should report:
The nurse is planning a home visit for a client with hepatitis. In order to prevent transmission the nurse should focus teaching on:
The client asks the nurse, 'Why can't the doctor tell me exactly how much of my leg they're going to take off? Don't you think I should know that?' The nurse responds, knowing that the final decision on the level of the amputation will depend primarily on:

Access More Questions!

NCLEX RN Basic

$89/ 30 days

 

NCLEX RN Premium

$150/ 90 days