Nclex-Rn Readiness Test 6

The nurse is caring for a client who has a fiberglass cast that has just been applied to their left arm due to a humerus fracture. Three hours later, the client complains of numbness in his fingers, a

Crisis helplines are highly important due to which of the following?

A client admitted due to emergent hypertension is about to be discharged. The nurse is giving instructions about dietary modifications. Which food choice by the client would indicate an accurate under

The nurse is caring for a client who is describing pain on their hand as "throbbing and sharp." ➢ Which type of pain is the client experiencing based on this sensory description?

The nurse is caring for a client recovering from hip surgery who needs to regain strength to climb the flight of stairs leading to their bedroom at home. ➢ The nurse should recommend a referral to a

The nurse is teaching a client who is pregnant about interventions that may lessen constipation. Which of the following interventions are appropriate to recommend?

The nurse has administered five units of regular insulin and ten units of NPH insulin. After administering both prescribed insulins, the nurse should assess the client for hypoglycemia

The nurse administers dobutamine to a client with heart failure following a cardiac procedure. Which of the following is an intended effect of this medication?

The nurse is developing a teaching plan for a client with post-gastrectomy dumping syndrome. ➢ Which of the following statements should the nurse make to the client?

The nurse is assessing a client admitted with hyponatremia secondary to dehydration. Which of the following physical assessment findings would be expected?

The nurse is caring for a client presenting to the clinic with reports of abdominal cramping, bloating, and diarrhea after drinking milk.➢ The nurse suspects that the client is at the highest risk fo

1100: The client reports intermittent dizziness that started following the dosage increase of his prescribed spironolactone one week ago. The client states that it is worse for a few hours after he ta

The nurse is performing an assessment on a 4-day-old term infant. ➢ The nurse understands which immunization is recommended at this time?

The nurse plans a staff developmental conference on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). It would be appropriate for the nurse to identify which indications for using TPN?

The nurse is teaching a client about the newly prescribed medication, sevelamer. ➢ Which statement, if made by the client, would indicate a correct understanding of the teaching?

The nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease. Which statement, if made by the client, would require follow-up?

ExhibitArterial Blood Gas (ABG) ResultsParameterPatient ResultNormal RangepH7.317.35-7.45PaCO255 mmHg35-45 mmHgPaO292 mmHg80-100 mmHgHCO325 mEq/L22-26 mEq/LSaO296%95-100%The nurse reviews the client's

ExhibitTestResultNormal RangeSodium138 mEq/L135-145 mEq/LPotassium4.1 mEq/L3.5-5.0 mEq/LChloride100 mEq/L98-106 mEq/LBicarbonate (HCO3)24 mEq/L22-29 mEq/LBUN30 mg/dL8-20 mg/dLCreatinine1.9 mg/dL0.6-1.

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent moderate sedation for a closed shoulder reduction. The nurse reviews the client's clinical data. Which post-procedure data requires immediate follow-up?

The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving prescribed risperidone. Which of the following findings would indicate a therapeutic response? The client demonstrates

A client requests to change rooms after overhearing that their roommate is positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ➢ The nurse should take which appropriate action?

1600: 58-year-old client with a history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus (type one) reports headaches and elevated blood pressure. The client reported the headaches started one day ago and have w

A 53-year-old male presented to the emergency department (ED) with his wife because the client had become quite tired over the past several days. Today, he was difficult to arouse and spoke incoherent

1800 – A 17-year-old nulliparous client at 37-gestational weeks was admitted to the antepartum unit. The client reports a frontal headache of 8/10, photophobia, and epigastric pain. Magnesium sulfat

The nurse is discussing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with the parents of a newborn. Which of the following statements, if made by the parents, would require follow-up?