NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 3/28/12

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Question: Nursing management of the child with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) would include which interventions? Select all that apply.


1. Strict bedrest in the acute phase
2. Monitor for acute hypertension
3. Protein and sodium restricted diet
4. Daily weights with strict intake and output
5. Closely monitor serum albumin
6. Administer diuretics as ordered

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 3/21/12

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Question: After a transurethral prostatectomy, a client returns to the postanesthesia care unit with a three-way indwelling catheter with continuous bladder irrigation. What nursing action is the priority?


1. Monitoring for signs of confusion
2. Observing the suprapubic dressing for drainage
3. Maintaining the client in the semi-Fowler position
4. Encouraging fluids by mouth as soon as the gag reflex returns

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 3/14/12

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Question: A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client receiving tacrolimus (Prograf). Which laboratory result would indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of the medication?

1.  Blood glucose of 200 mg/dL
2.  Potassium level of 3.8 mEq/L
3.  Platelet count of 300,000 cells/mm3
4.  White blood cell count of 6000 cells/mm3

NCLEX Exam Practice Question of the Week - 3/7/12

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Question: An older adult client has an open wound over the coccyx that extends through the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, exposing the deep fascia. The wound edges are distinct, and the wound bed is a pink-red color. There is no bruising or sloughing. What stage of pressure ulcer is this wound?

1 Stage I
2 Stage II
3 Stage III
4 Stage IV