NCLEX-PN
NCLEX Endocrine Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse caring for a client diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas writes the nursing diagnosis of 'risk for altered skin integrity related to pruritus.' Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Short fingernails prevent scratching from pruritus (due to jaundice), reducing skin breakdown risk. Turgor, antifungal creams, and bony prominences are unrelated.
Question 2 of 5
In which position should the client be maintained after the subtotal thyroidectomy?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Semi-Fowler's position reduces swelling and promotes airway patency after thyroidectomy.
Question 3 of 5
Which statement indicates that the client has misunderstood the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin therapy, so dependence will not stop.
Question 4 of 5
Which nursing diagnosis should the nursing team consider when developing this client's care plan?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Acromegaly can cause joint pain and muscle weakness, contributing to self-care deficits.
Question 5 of 5
Which statement by the client provides the best evidence that the client understands the principle of an exchange list for meal planning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The exchange list groups foods with similar nutritional content, allowing equivalent substitutions.