NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is prescribed for a female client with breast cancer. The client is distressed about hair loss. The nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing resources for wig selection before hair loss begins helps the client prepare for and cope with chemotherapy-induced alopecia, maintaining her self-esteem.
Question 2 of 5
A client in a hospice program has increasing pain. The nurse and client collaborate to schedule analgesics to provide which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Around-the-clock administration of analgesics ensures continuous pain relief, which is critical for hospice patients with persistent pain, preventing pain escalation.
Question 3 of 5
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is prescribed for a female client with breast cancer. The client is distressed about hair loss. The nurse should do which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Providing resources for wig selection before hair loss begins helps the client prepare for and cope with chemotherapy-induced alopecia, maintaining her self-esteem.
Question 4 of 5
The client tells the nurse that since his diagnosis of stomach cancer, he has been having trouble sleeping and is frequently preoccupied with thoughts about how his life will change. He says, 'I wish my life could stay the same.' Based on this information, which one of the following nursing diagnoses would be appropriate at this time?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client's statement and symptoms suggest grieving related to the life-altering diagnosis of stomach cancer. This diagnosis best captures the emotional response to the anticipated changes.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse should assess clients with chronic open-angle glaucoma (COAG) for:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic open-angle glaucoma typically presents with a gradual loss of peripheral vision due to optic nerve damage from increased intraocular pressure.