NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client in the emergency department is complaining of abdominal pain after an episode of nausea and vomiting. Which statement by the client to the nurse necessitates prompt notification of the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain worsened by movement and relieved by flexing the right hip suggests appendicitis (positive psoas sign), requiring urgent provider notification.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is preparing to discharge a client with an ileal conduit done for treatment of bladder cancer. Which statement by the client indicates the need for further instruction?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Swimming (
A) may pose infection risks or appliance issues with an ileal conduit, requiring further instruction. Support groups (
B), stoma care (
C), and leg bags (
D) are appropriate.
Question 3 of 5
A client in the emergency department is complaining of abdominal pain after an episode of nausea and vomiting. Which statement by the client to the nurse necessitates prompt notification of the health care provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Pain worsened by movement and relieved by flexing the right hip suggests appendicitis (positive psoas sign), requiring urgent provider notification.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with hypoparathyroidism. The nurse understands that this client is at risk for which problem?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Hypoparathyroidism is defined by low parathyroid hormone levels (
D), leading to hypocalcemia and hyperphosphatemia, not the other options.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client with diabetes whose HgbA1C level is 6.9. The client asks the nurse what this means. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: HgbA1C of 6.9 is within the target range (<7) for diabetes, indicating good glycemic control.