NCSBN NCLEX 2025 LATEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND

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⫸ A client is admitted to the medical-surgical unit following a motor vehicle accident. Twelve hours after admission the client becomes diaphoretic, tremulous and irritable, and the client's pulse and blood pressure are elevated. The client states to the nurse, "I have to get out of here." What is the most likely cause for the client's symptoms and behavior?1Dissatisfaction with hospital care 2Anxiety related to being hospitalized 33hock related to the injuries

4Early stage of alcohol withdrawal. Answer: 4

signs and symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, such as sweating, tremors, hyperactivity, hypertension and tachycardia. The client most likely wants to leave the hospital to obtain alcohol. The client must be monitored very closely for progression to more severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including seizures and delirium tremens (DTs).

⫸ A client who is taking duloxetine asks the nurse if the medication treats depression or diabetes. What is the best response from the nurse?1"Duloxetine is used to treat depression but can also be used to lower blood sugar levels." 2"Duloxetine is used to treat depression but can be used to treat pain that can occur in people with diabetes." 3"Duloxetine is not prescribed for either depression or diabetes." 4"Duloxetine is used to treat diabetes but can also be used to treat depression.". Answer: 2 Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) that can be used to treat depression but also can be used to treat pain associated with diabetic neuropathy.

⫸ The nurse is caring for a female client with a body mass index (BMI) of 45. Which conditions should the nurse plan to discuss with the client due to the risks associated with her weight?

(Select all that apply.). Answer: obstructive sleep apnea

gallstones coronary artery disease breast cancer

HYPERTHYROIDISM IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH BEING OVERWEIGHT OR BMI 1 / 4

⫸ The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). The client states, "I just drink occasionally. I don't know why my wife and the judge think that I need to be in an alcohol treatment program." Which of the following behaviors are consistent with SUD?

(Select all that apply.). Answer: Prone to act impulsively

Insecurity in relationships

Craving and inability to abstain from alcohol

⫸ The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of heavy alcohol use. Which findings would indicate that the client is probably experiencing delirium tremens (DTs)?1Chest pain, nausea, diaphoresis and tachycardia 2Nausea, vomiting, bloody stools and hypotension 3Headache, blurred vision, garbled speech and hypertension

4Excitability, disorientation, tremors and tachycardia. Answer: 4

⫸ A couple that recently immigrated to the United States tells the nurse about their concern that hospital staff is giving their child the "evil eye." What should the nurse communicate to the other personnel who are involved in the care of this family?1Touch the child after or while looking at the child.2Avoid touching or looking at the child.3Look only at the parents and not the child.

4Instruct the parents to remain outside of the room.. Answer: 1

an "evil eye" is cast by looking at a person without touching them or while the person is unaware. The evil eye is believed to cause misfortune or injury. The spell is broken by touching the child while looking at them or assessing them.

⫸ The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with end-stage heart failure (HF). The family members are distressed about the client's impending death. Which action should the nurse take initially?1Explain the stages of death and dying to the family.2Recommend an easy-to-read book on grief.3Ask about the family's religious affiliation and practices.4Explore the family's past patterns for dealing with death.. Answer: 4 2 / 4

⫸ A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated for major depression. During which time period is the client most likely to be at the highest risk for attempting suicide?

• 1 to 2 weeks after initiating antidepressant medication.

26 to 12 months after discharge from the hospital.3Around the time of the client's birthday.

4While under one-on-one observation in the hospital.. Answer: 1

⫸ A client diagnosed with schizophrenia first speaks animatedly to another client, with exaggerated clarity of pronunciation. The nurse then observes the client turning abruptly away, mumbling to themselves and speaking to the wall. Which priority goal/outcome should the nurse select for the client's plan of care?1Client will express feelings appropriately through verbal interactions.2Client will accurately interpret events and other's behaviors.3Client will engage in meaningful and understandable verbal communication.

4Client will demonstrate improved social relationships.. Answer: 3

⫸ The nurse is working in an inpatient psychiatric setting and understands that touching clients should be limited to a quick handshake for which reason?1Touching a client, other than a handshake, can set off a violent episode.2Refraining from touching signals the termination of the nurse-client relationship.3A handshake allows the use of therapeutic touch while maintaining boundaries.4A handshake will not be misinterpreted as an invitation to more sexual behavior.. Answer: 3

⫸ The nurse in a behavioral health inpatient unit is observing a female client who has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Which behavior should the nurse expect to see with this diagnosis?1The client is seen washing her hands every 15 minutes.2The client exhibits repetitive, involuntary movements.3The client verbalizes suspicions about thefts on the unit.

4The client prefers to interact with female staff members.. Answer: 1

OCD is characterized by repetitive, unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and irrational, excessive urges to perform certain actions (compulsions).

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⫸ The nurse is caring for a client who has an alcohol use disorder (AUD). The client states that the client's dysfunctional family caused the addiction. Which response by the nurse would best help the client accept responsibility for their own behavior?1"It was your choice to drink, so you need to take responsibility." 2"It is wrong for you to blame your problems on your family." 3"Yes, I can understand that families can be tough to deal with." 4"The lab report showed a high blood alcohol level when you were admitted.". Answer: 4

⫸ The registered nurse is teaching a childbirth education class about postpartum depression. Which statement, made by a class member, indicates that more teaching is needed?1"I will make an effort to talk with someone about my feelings if I start to feel overwhelmed." 2"It's common for women with postpartum depression to have delusions about the infant." 3"Women with postpartum depression have feelings of guilt and worthlessness." 4"I may experience postpartum depression up to a year after delivery.". Answer: 2

⫸ The nurse is reinforcing information about the side effects of fluoxetine to a client. Which group of findings should be included?1Diarrhea, dry mouth, weight loss, reduced libido 2Tachycardia, blurred vision, hypotension, anorexia 3Orthostatic hypotension, vertigo, reactions to tyramine, nausea 4Photosensitivity, seizures, edema, hyperglycemia. Answer: 1Diarrhea, dry mouth, weight loss, reduced libido

⫸ A client has a diagnosis of heart failure. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to the administration of digoxin?1Use the pulse reading from the electronic blood pressure device 2Take a radial pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds 3Check for a pulse deficit at least twice with another nurse 4Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds. Answer: 4Assess the apical pulse, counting for a full 60 seconds -

⫸ A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder refuses to take the prescribed medication. Which is the most therapeutic response by a nurse to the client's refusal of the medication?1"You need to take your medicine. This is how you get better."

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