NCLEX Review- ATI Comprehensive

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NCLEX Review- ATI Comprehensive Review Book Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching to a client prescribed lisinopril. Which client statement requires follow-up?

• "I will rise slowly when getting out of bed."

✔✔B. "I will use a salt substitute every day."

• "I will report any swelling of my lips."
• "I will have my blood pressure checked regularly."

A client is admitted for fluid volume overload. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

• Flat neck veins
• Hypotension

✔✔C. Crackles in the lungs

• Dry mucous membranes
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A nurse is caring for a client post-appendectomy. Which intervention best prevents respiratory complications?

• Encourage bedrest for 24 hours

✔✔B. Instruct the client to use an incentive spirometer

• Limit oral intake
• Apply abdominal binder tightly

Which instruction should the nurse give to a client prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets?✔✔A. "Place one tablet under your tongue every 5 minutes for up to 3 doses."

• "Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water."
• "Chew the tablet to speed up absorption."
• "Take this medication on an empty stomach in the morning."

A nurse is caring for a client on warfarin therapy. Which of the following food choices should the nurse instruct the client to avoid?✔✔A. Spinach

• Chicken breast
• White rice 2 / 4

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• Applesauce

A nurse is evaluating a client’s understanding of insulin self-administration. Which statement indicates correct understanding?✔✔A. "I will rotate injection sites around my abdomen."

• "I will shake the bottle before using it."
• "I will inject insulin only when my sugar is above 200."
• "I can mix glargine with regular insulin."

A client newly diagnosed with tuberculosis is being discharged. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

• "I will wear a mask when I go out."

✔✔B. "I can stop taking my medications after 2 weeks if I feel better."

• "I will have my family members tested."
• "I will cover my mouth when coughing or sneezing."

A nurse is assessing a client who received morphine 30 minutes ago. Which of the following is the priority finding?✔✔A. Respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute 3 / 4

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• Blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg
• Client reports dizziness
• Client is sleeping quietly

A nurse is planning care for a client at risk for pressure injuries. Which intervention should be included?

• Massage reddened bony areas

✔✔B. Reposition the client every 2 hours

• Keep the head of the bed elevated at all times
• Limit fluid intake

A client is prescribed digoxin for heart failure. Which finding should the nurse report immediately?

• Blood pressure 110/70 mmHg

✔✔B. Apical pulse of 54 bpm

• Serum potassium of 4.2 mEq/L
• Weight gain of 1 lb in one week
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