NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Reduction of Risk Potential Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with Addison's disease. The nurse expects to note which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison's disease causes sodium loss, leading to salt cravings (
A). Weight loss (not gain,
B), no sweet cravings (
C), and fatigue (not hyperactivity,
D) are typical.
Question 2 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 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with Addison's disease. The nurse expects to note which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Addison's disease causes sodium loss, leading to salt cravings (
A). Weight loss (not gain,
B), no sweet cravings (
C), and fatigue (not hyperactivity,
D) are typical.
Question 4 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.
Question 5 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.