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National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) Questions and Answers

Question 49

The physician of an alcoholic client places him on a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet. When choosing his menu, the client’s best choice from the items below would be:

Options:

A.

Liver and onions, macaroni and cheese, tea with sugar

B.

Baked chicken, baked potato with bacon bits, milk

C.

Waffles with butter and honey, orange juice

D.

Cheese omelette with ham and mushrooms, milk

Question 50

A 30-year-old client in the third trimester of her pregnancy asks the nurse for advice about upper respiratory discomforts. She complains of nasal stuffiness and epistaxis, most noticeable on the left side. Which reply by the nurse is correct?

Options:

A.

“It sounds as though you are coming down with a bad cold. I’ll ask the doctor to prescribe a decongestant for relief of symptoms.”

B.

“A good vaporizer will help; avoid the cool air kind. Also, try saline nose drops, and spend less time on your left side.”

C.

“These discomforts are all a result of increased blood supply; one of the pregnancy hormones, estrogen, causes them.”

D.

“This is most unusual. I’m sure your obstetrician will want you to see an ENT (ear, nose, throat) specialist.”

Question 51

The nurse is caring for a 2-year-old girl with a subdural hematoma of the temporal area as a result of falling out of bed and notices that she has a runny nose. The nurse should:

Options:

A.

Call the doctor immediately

B.

Help her to blow her nose carefully

C.

Test the discharge for sugar

D.

Turn her to her side

Question 52

A 24-hours’ postpartum client complains of discomfort at the episiotomy site. On assessment, the nurse notes the episiotomy is without signs of infection. To relieve the discomfort, the nurse should first:

Options:

A.

Assist her with a sitz bath

B.

Administer the prescribed medication for pain

C.

Teach her Kegel exercises

D.

Apply an ice pack

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