NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Med Surg Questions Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with anemia. In order to plan nursing care, the nurse should focus the assessment on which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cold intolerance is a common symptom of anemia due to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity, and assessing it helps plan supportive care.
Question 2 of 5
A client who has a history of Crohn's disease is admitted to the hospital with fever, diarrhea, cramping, abdominal pain, and weight loss. The nurse should monitor the client for:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Crohn's disease with diarrhea can lead to hypokalemia due to potassium loss in stool. Hyperalbuminemia and hypercalcemia are not typical, and thrombocytopenia is less directly related to these symptoms. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Analyze
Question 3 of 5
The client with chronic pancreatitis should be monitored closely for the development of which of the following disorders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Chronic pancreatitis damages pancreatic tissue, impairing insulin production and increasing the risk of diabetes mellitus (
D). Cholelithiasis (
A), hepatitis (
B), and irritable bowel syndrome (
C) are less directly related.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse should ask all clients age 65 or older who are having surgery which question?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Asking about an advance directive ensures the client's wishes are documented, especially critical for older adults facing surgical risks, to guide care in case of incapacity.
Question 5 of 5
A client with an ileal conduit reports skin irritation around the stoma. What should the nurse recommend?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A skin barrier cream protects the peristomal skin from urine irritation, promoting healing and preventing further breakdown.