NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client's nutritional status preoperatively. Which of the following observations would indicate poor nutrition in a 5-foot 7-inch female client who is 21 years of age?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Little mass in a 5'7' female suggests low body weight or muscle wasting, indicative of poor nutrition. A weight of 128 lb is within a healthy range, and poor posture or dull expression are less specific to nutritional status.
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: