NCLEX-RN
Health Care of the Older Adult NCLEX Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
What should the nurse assess in a client receiving anticonvulsant therapy?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Liver function is assessed due to the potential hepatotoxicity of anticonvulsant medications.
Question 2 of 5
A client with rheumatoid arthritis tells the nurse, 'I know it is important to exercise my joints so that I won't lose mobility, but my joints are so stiff and painful that exercising is difficult.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would be most appropriate?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Warm baths or showers can reduce joint stiffness and pain, making exercise more tolerable and effective for maintaining mobility.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is teaching a client with osteoarthritis about assistive devices. Which device is most appropriate for ambulation?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A standard cane provides support and stability for clients with osteoarthritis during ambulation.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is aware that a 65-year-old widower whose only son is 500 miles away is at higher risk for psychosocial distress because the client:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minimal social support, due to being widowed and geographically isolated from his son, increases the risk of psychosocial distress in this cancer client.
Question 5 of 5
After the nurse has administered droperidol (Inapsine), care is taken to move the client slowly based on the knowledge of droperidol's effect on the:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Droperidol can cause hypotension and orthostatic changes, affecting the cardiovascular system. Slow movement prevents dizziness or falls due to these effects.