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75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOL, Exams of Nursing

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Download 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOL and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS The nurse is taking the health history of a patient being treated for Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis. After being told the patient has been smoking cigarettes for 30 years, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) 2. A narrowed chest cavity 3. Clubbed fingers 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure - correct answer ✅1. Increase in Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) Forced Vital Capacity is the volume of air exhaled from full inhalation to full exhalation. A patient with COPD would have a decrease in FVC. Incorrect. 2. A narrowed chest cavity A patient with COPD often presents with a 'barrel chest,' which is seen as a widened chest cavity. Incorrect. 3. Clubbed fingers - CORRECT Clubbed fingers are a sign of a long-term, or chronic, decrease in oxygen levels. 4. An increased risk of cardiac failure Although a patient with these conditions would indeed be at an increased risk for cardiac failure, this is a potential complication and not an assessment finding. Incorrect. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS The nurse is taking the health history of a 70-year-old patient being treated for a Duodenal Ulcer. After being told the patient is complaining of epigastric pain, the nurse expects to note which assessment finding? 1. Melena 2. Nausea 3. Hernia 4. Hyperthermia - correct answer ✅1. Melena - CORRECT Melena is the finding that there are traces of blood in the stool which presents as black, tarry feces. This is a common manifestation of Duodenal Ulcers, since the Duodenum is further down the gastric anatomy. 2. Nausea Nausea may be present, but is a generalized symptom and by itself doesn't indicate a Duodenal Ulcer. Incorrect. 3. Hernia A Hernia is a protrusion of a segment of the abdomen through another abdominal structure. It is not associated with an Ulcer and is a condition, not an assessment finding. Incorrect. 4. Hyperthermia Hyperthermia, a high temperature, is not an assessment finding of a Duodenal Ulcer. Incorrect 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - While this is an important intervention to manage pain, it is not the priority intervention. A female patient with atrial fibrillation has the following lab results: Hemoglobin of 11 g/dl, a platelet count of 150,000, an INR of 2.5, and potassium of 2.7 mEq/L. Which result is critical and should be reported to the physician immediately? 1. Hemoglobin 11 g/dl 2. Platelet of 150,000 3. INR of 2.5 4. Potassium of 2.7 mEq/L - correct answer ✅1. Hemoglobin 11 g/dl This is below normal, but a normal female hemoglobin is 12-14. There is a more critical lab result. 2. Platelet of 150,000 This is also below the normal values, but is not the most critical lab result. 3. INR of 2.5 This is a therapeutic range for a patient who is taking an anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation 4. Potassium of 2.7 mEq/L CORRECT - A potassium imbalance for a patient with a history of dysrhythmia can be life-threatening and can lead to cardiac distress. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS While receiving normal saline infusions to treat a GI bleed, the nurse notes that the patient's lower legs have become edematous and auscultates crackles in the lungs. What should the nurse do first? 1. Stop the saline infusion immediately 2. Notify Physician 3. Elevate the patient's legs 4. Continue the infusion, since these are normal findings - correct answer ✅1. Stop the saline infusion immediately CORRECT - the patient has a fluid volume overload as a result of overly rapid fluid replacement. The nurse should stop the infusion and notify the physician. 2. Notify Physician This is not the first action the nurse should take. 3. Elevate the patient's legs This would help with the edema, but is not a priority 4. Continue the infusion, since these are normal findings This is not a normal finding The nurse is working in a support group for clients with HIV. Which point is most important for the nurse to stress? 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 1. They must inform household members of their condition 2. They must take their medications exactly as prescribed 3. They must abstain from substance use 4. They must avoid large crowds - correct answer ✅1. They must inform household members of their condition Incorrect - Each patient has a right to privacy of their medical condition. It is their choice whether they inform household members. 2. They must take their medications exactly as prescribed CORRECT - Antiretrovirals must be taken exactly as prescribed to prevent drug-resistant strains. Even missed doses can reduce the effectiveness of future treatment. 3. They must abstain from substance use Incorrect - While substance use should be discouraged, using safe practices with needles can prevent transmission of HIV. 4. They must avoid large crowds Incorrect - Avoiding large crowds to prevent infection is a priority in the later stages of HIV, when the patient has AIDS. A nurse finds a 30-year-old woman experiencing anaphylaxis from a bee sting. Emergency personnel have been called. The nurse notes the woman is breathing but short of breath. Which of the following interventions should the nurse do first? 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS A 65 year old man is prescribed Flomax (Tamsulosin) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The patient lives in an upstairs apartment. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of Flomax? 1. Hypotension 2. Tachycardia 3. Back Pain 4. Difficulty Urinating - correct answer ✅1. Hypotension Correct - Hypotension can lead to dizziness and a risk for injury to the patient. 2. Tachycardia Tachycardia can be a side effect of Flomax, but is not an immediate safety risk, nor is it a common side effect. 3. Back Pain Back Pain can be a side effect of Floma, but is not a safety risk 4. Difficulty Urinating Dysuria is a symptom of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, not a side effect of Flomax 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS A man is receiving heparin subcutaneously. The patient has dementia and lives at home with a part-time caretaker. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of heparin? 1. Back Pain 2. Fever and Chills 3. Risk for Bleeding 4. Dizziness - correct answer ✅1. Back Pain Incorrect - Back pain, while it can occur, is not an immediate concern 2. Fever and Chills Incorrect - Fever and Chills, while it can occur, is not an immediate concern 3. Risk for Bleeding Correct - A confused patient is at risk for injuring themselves and at risk for hemorrhage should an injury occur 4. Dizziness Incorrect - Dizziness is not a side effect of Heparin A female patient is prescribed metformin for glucose control. The patient is on NPO status pending a diagnostic test. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of metformin? 1. Diarrhea and Vomiting 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 2. Dizziness and Drowsiness 3. Metallic taste 4. Hypoglycemia - correct answer ✅1. Diarrhea and Vomiting Incorrect - While these may occur, the patient is at higher risk for another adverse effect. 2. Dizziness and Drowsiness Incorrect - While these may occur, the patient is at higher risk for another adverse effect. 3. Metallic taste Incorrect - While this may occur, the patient is at higher risk for another adverse effect. 4. Hypoglycemia Correct - The patient is at risk because she is on NPO status and continuing to take an anti-glycemic drug. The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient taking lithium for schizoaffective disorder. The lab results show that the blood lithium value is 1.7 mcg/L. What would the nurse take as the priority action? 1. Induce vomiting 2. Hold the next dose of Lithium 3. Administer an anti-emetic 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - This position is optimal for helping a patient breathe, but is not the priority action in an emergency situation. 2. Check whether the patient is taking diuretics Incorrect - Diuretics play a role in CHF by decreasing fluid volume, but this patient is likely having an acute myocardial infarction. 3. Obtain and attach defibrillator leads Correct - This patient is undergoing an emergency cardiac event. Normal Troponin T levels are less than 0.2 ng/mL. Ventricular Fibrillation is the cause of death in most cases of deaths due to sudden cardiac arrest. Defibrillation is the most important action to take to prevent death. 4. Check the patient's last ejection fraction Incorrect - Ejection fraction is a test used to gauge the severity of CHF, not an emergency cardiac arrest. A nurse is caring for a patient undergoing a stress test on a treadmill. The patient turns to talk to the nurse. Which of these statements would require the most immediate intervention? 1. "I'm feeling extremely thirsty. I'm going to get some water after this." 2. "I can feel my heart racing." 3. "My shoulder and arm is hurting." 4. "My blood pressure reading is 158/80" - correct answer ✅1. "I'm feeling extremely thirsty. I'm going to get some water after this." 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - This does not require immediate intervention. This is a common response to exercise and activity. 2. "I can feel my heart racing." Incorrect - This does not require immediate intervention. This is a common response to exercise and activity. 3. "My shoulder and arm is hurting." Correct - Unilateral arm and shoulder pain is one of the classic symptoms of myocardial ischemia. The stress test should be halted. 4. "My blood pressure reading is 158/80" Incorrect - This does not require immediate intervention. Moderate elevation in blood pressure is a common response to exercise and activity. The nurse is reviewing the lab results of a patient who has presented in the Emergency Room. The lab results show that the BNP (B-type Natriuretic Peptide) value is a 615 pg/ml. What would the nurse take as the priority action? 1. Call a cardiac code and implement emergency measures 2. Check the patient's oxygen saturation 3. Inform the physician that the patient has Congestive Heart Failure Encourage the patient to limit activity - correct answer ✅1. Call a cardiac code and implement emergency measures 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - There is no evidence that the patient is undergoing a cardiac arrest. 2. Check the patient's oxygen saturation Correct - An elevated BNP indicates that there is decreased cardiac output. A priority intervention would be to ensure proper oxygenation after an assessment. 3. Inform the physician that the patient has Congestive Heart Failure Incorrect - Although BNP suggests Congestive Heart Failure, it is not used in itself to diagnose CHF. An elevated BNP can also be caused by dysrhythmias or renal disease. 4. Encourage the patient to limit activity Incorrect - This is an intervention that can help treat CHF, but not a priority action at this time. A nurse is caring for a patient after a coronary angiogram. Which of these actions taken by the nursing assistant would most require the nurse's immediate intervention? 1. The nursing assistant fills the patient's pitcher with ice cold drinking water 2. The nursing assistant elevates the head of the bed to 60 degrees for a meal 3. The nursing assistant refills the ice pack laying on the insertion site 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. Headache - correct answer ✅1. Severe and persistent diarrhea Incorrect - This is not a manifestation of sickle cell disease 2. Intense pain in the toe Incorrect - Gout is a manifestation of Polycythemia Vera, in which the there is an overabundance of red blood cells 3. Yellow-tinged sclera Correct - Jaundice is a common clinical finding of sickle cell disease, caused by bilirubin released from damaged or destroyed RBCs 4. Headache Incorrect - While this may occur, it is not indicative or a classic symptom of sickle cell disease. A client with Multiple Sclerosis reports a constant, burning, tingling pain in the shoulders. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which medication for this type of pain? 1. alprazolam (Xanax) 2. Corticosteroid injection 3. gabapentin (Neurontin) 4. hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco) - correct answer ✅1. alprazolam (Xanax) Incorrect - alprazolam is used to reduce anxiety 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 2. Corticosteroid injection Incorrect - Corticosteroid injections are used to reduce inflammation in a localized area, often due to joint breakdown. In MS patients it is used to treat acute exacerbations ("flare-ups"), but the symptoms described do not constitute an acute exacerbation. 3. gabapentin (Neurontin) Correct - Anticonvulsants like gabapentin are often the first line of treatment for nerve pain 4. hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco) Incorrect - Opioids would not be the appropriate medication to treat nerve pain. Which of these clients is likely to receive sublingual morphine? 1. A 75-year-old woman in a hospice program 2. A 40-year-old man who just had throat surgery 3. A 20-year-old woman with trigeminal neuralgia 4. A 60-year-old man who has a painful incision - correct answer ✅1. A 75- year-old woman in a hospice program Correct - Sublingual morphine is often used in hospice because the patients are unable to swallow, and intravenous access can be painful and not conducive to palliative care. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 2. A 40-year-old man who just had throat surgery Incorrect - Patients who have surgery most likely have an Intravenous line 3. A 20-year-old woman with trigeminal neuralgia Incorrect - Morphine would not be the first choice for nerve pain 4. A 60-year-old man who has a painful incision Incorrect - Although Morphine would be an appropriate medications, there is no indication that it should be administered sublingually In educating clients on ways to manage pain, which topic can be appropriately delegated to a LPN/LVN who will continue under supervision? 1. Acupuncture 2. Guided Imagery 3. Alternating Rest/Activity 4. Over the counter medications - correct answer ✅1. Acupuncture Incorrect - This is outside the nursing scope of practice and requires special training or education 2. Guided Imagery Incorrect - This also requires additional training or education 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. A low WBC count and decreased level of consciousness Incorrect - Meningitis is most often cause by an infectious organism, increasing the WBC count. One defining feature is an increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) which presents as a decreased level of consciousness. A patient is being treated in the Neurology Unit for Meningitis. Which of these is a priority assessment for the nurse to make? 1. Assess the patient for nuchal rigidity 2. Determine the patient's past exposure to infectious organisms 3. Check the patient's WBC lab values 4. Monitor for increased lethargy and drowsiness - correct answer ✅1. Assess the patient for nuchal rigidity Incorrect - Although neck stiffness can be a symptom of Meningitis, it is not used to define meningitis, neither is it a sign of further neurological deterioration. 2. Determine the patient's past exposure to infectious organisms Incorrect - Although this is an important part of the history gathering process, and meningitis is most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection, it is not the priority assessment. 3. Check the patient's WBC lab values Incorrect - Although WBCs do rise during an infection like Mengingitis, it is not the priority assessment. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. Monitor for increased lethargy and drowsiness Correct - Lethargy and drowsiness indicate a decreased level of consciousness, which is the cardinal sign of increased ICP (Intracranial Pressure), which can be life-threatening. The nurse is caring for clients in the pediatric unit. A 6-year patient is admitted who has 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his arms. The nurse should assign the new patient to which of the following roommates? 1. A 4-year old with sickle-cell disease 2. A 12-year old with chickenpox 3. A 6-year old undergoing chemotherapy 4. A 7-year old with a high temperature - correct answer ✅1. A 4-year old with sickle-cell disease Correct - The nurse should be concerned about the burn patient's vulnerability to infection. Sickle cell disease is not a communicable disease. 2. A 12-year old with chickenpox Incorrect - Chickenpox is a communicable disease 3. A 6-year old undergoing chemotherapy Incorrect - This patient is already immunosuppressed and should not have a roommate regardless. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. A 7-year old with a high temperature Incorrect - An unspecified fever is often indicative of an infection of some type. A patient with Meningitis is being treated with Vancomycin intravenously 3 times per day. The nurse notes that the urine output during the last 8 hours was 200mL. What is the nurse's priority action? 1. Check the patient's last BUN 2. Ask the patient to increase their fluid intake 3. Ask the physician to order a diuretic 4. Notify the physician of this finding - correct answer ✅1. Check the patient's last BUN Incorrect - This may be relevant to nephrotoxicity and poor urine output, but is not the priority action. An assessment finding has already been done and indicates an immediate intervention. 2. Ask the patient to increase their fluid intake Incorrect - Increasing oral intake without other interventions will increase risk of increased ICP and fluid overload. 3. Ask the physician to order a diuretic Incorrect - This is premature and would not be the correct intervention. 4. Notify the physician of this finding 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS A 45-year old woman is prescribed ropinirole (Requip) for Parkinson's Disease. The patient is living at home with her daughter. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of ropinirole? 1. Slurred speech 2. Sudden dizziness 3. Masklike facial expression 4. Stooped Posture - correct answer ✅1. Slurred speech Incorrect - Slurred speech is a common symptom of PD, not a side effect of this drug. 2. Sudden dizziness Correct - Dizziness and orthostatic hypotension are serious adverse effects of this drug that can lead to an increased risk of falls. Ropinirole's drug class is a dopamine agonist, which mimic dopamine in the brain (PD is characterized by a lack of dopamine). 3. Masklike facial expression Incorrect - Masklike facial expression is a common symptom of PD, not a side effect of this drug. 4. Stooped Posture Incorrect - Stooped Posture is a common symptom of PD, not a side effect of this drug. A nurse enters a patient's room and finds them unconscious with a rhythmic jerking of all four extremities. The patient is foaming heavily at the mouth. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS The patient was on seizure precautions and the bedrails are up and padded. What is the nurse's priority action? 1. Administer Lorazepam (Ativan) 2. Turn the patient to his/her side 3. Call the physician 4. Suction the patient - correct answer ✅1. Administer Lorazepam (Ativan) Incorrect - If a seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, it is called Status epilepticus and can be life-threatening. Physicians will often order anxiolytics or sedatives to treat this condition. However, at this point it would not be appropriate for the nurse to administer this drug. 2. Turn the patient to his/her side Correct - Turning the patient to the side will keep the airway open, which is the first priority 3. Call the physician Incorrect - This would be a priority action after ensuring the patient's safety, or in the case of Status epilepticus 4. Suction the patient Incorrect - This intervention is warranted, but after an assessment of the patient's airway, since forcing a suction catheter into a patient's mouth is a last resort. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS A nurse is giving a discharge education to a patient who has been diagnosed with epilepsy. Which of these teachings would she stress the most? 1. Avoid doing alcohol and drugs 2. Follow up with the neurologist, physician, or other health care provider as prescribed 3. Do not stop taking anticonvulsants, even if seizures have stopped 4. Wear a medical alert bracelet or carry an ID card indicating epilepsy - correct answer ✅1. Avoid doing alcohol and drugs Incorrect - Although this is a general teaching that would be applied to any hospital discharge situation, it is not the priority to be stressed. 2. Follow up with the neurologist, physician, or other health care provider as prescribed Incorrect - Although this is correct to include in discharge education, following this instruction is not directly contributing to their safety, so is not the priority. 3. Do not stop taking anticonvulsants, even if seizures have stopped Correct - Following this instruction is essential for their safety, since stopping anti-epileptic drugs suddenly can cause seizures and an increased chance of status epilecticus 4. Wear a medical alert bracelet or carry an ID card indicating epilepsy 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. Facilitate tissue perfusion to the spinal cord while maintaining airway and breathing Correct - Maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation is both essential and guides the overall plan of care for a patient with a spinal cord injury. A 23-year-old woman is admitted to the infusion clinic after a Multiple Sclerosis Exacerbation. The physician orders methylprednisolone infusions (Solu-Medrol). The nurse would expect which of the following outcomes after administration of this medication? 1. A decrease in muscle spasticity and involuntary movements 2. A slowed progression of Multiple Sclerosis related plaques 3. A decrease in the length of the exacerbation 4. A stabilization of mood and sleep - correct answer ✅1. A decrease in muscle spasticity and involuntary movements Incorrect - While muscle spasticity and involuntary movements can be symptoms of MS, a corticosteroid infusion is not meant to directly treat these symptoms. 2. A slowed progression of Multiple Sclerosis related plaques Incorrect - Special drugs like Interferon Beta, Natalizumab, or Glatiramir acetate are used as first-line treatments to slow the progression of MS. While corticosteroids can be used in conjunction with these drugs on a long- term basis, they would not be infused. They would be taken orally. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 3. A decrease in the length of the exacerbation Correct - A methylprednisolone infusion is the first line of treatment during an acute exacerbation and is used to decrease the length and severity of a relapse. 4. A stabilization of mood and sleep Incorrect - Some of the frequent side effects of a Methylprednisolone infusion are anxiety, insomnia, and mood swings. A nurse knows that which of these patients are at greatest risk for a stroke? 1. A 60-year old male who weighs 270 pounds, has atrial fibrillation, and has had a TIA in the past. 2. A 75-year old male who has frequent migraines, drinks a glass of wine every day, and is Hispanic. 3. A 40-year old female who has high cholesterol and uses oral contraceptives 4. A 65-year old female who is African American, has sickle cell disease and smokes cigarettes. - correct answer ✅1. A 60-year old male who weighs 270 pounds, has atrial fibrillation, and has had a TIA in the past. Correct - Common risk factors for developing stroke include: Atrial fibrillation, arteriosclerosis, previous stroke or ischemic attack, heart surgery, valvular heart disease, diabetes, smoking, substance abuse,obesity, 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS sedentary lifestyle, oral contraceptive use, genetic tendency, migraines, older age, male, African American/Hispanic/American Indian, Sickle Cell Anemia, and brain trauma. This man has the greatest risk based on these risk factors. 2. A 75-year old male who has frequent migraines, drinks a glass of wine every day, and is Hispanic. Incorrect - See Common Risk Factors for Developing a Stroke. 3. A 40-year old female who has high cholesterol and uses oral contraceptives Incorrect - See Common Risk Factors for Developing a Stroke. 4. A 65-year old female who is African American, has sickle cell disease and smokes cigarettes. Incorrect - See Common Risk Factors for Developing a Stroke. A nurse frequently treats patients in the 72-hour period after a stroke has occurred. The nurse would be most concerned about which of these assessment findings? 1. INR is 3 seconds long 2. Heart rate is 110 beats per minute 3. Intracranial Pressure is 22 mm/Hg 4. Blood pressure is 140/80 - correct answer ✅1. INR is 3 seconds long 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 2. "This medication won't help my vision at all, but will keep it from getting worse." 3. "My peripheral vision should be increasing back to its normal state, but will take a few weeks to do so." 4. "This medication will help my eye restore intraocular fluid and increase intraocular pressure" - correct answer ✅1. "I should be experiencing less blurriness in my central field of vision" Incorrect - Cataracts cause blurriness in the central field of vision, while Glaucoma presents as loss of the field of vision peripherally. 2. "This medication won't help my vision at all, but will keep it from getting worse." Correct - Glaucoma cannot be cured, just treated. Treatment revolves around preventing further deterioration. 3. "My peripheral vision should be increasing back to its normal state, but will take a few weeks to do so." Incorrect - Glaucoma treatment does not result in restoration of vision already lost. 4. "This medication will help my eye restore intraocular fluid and increase intraocular pressure" Glaucoma is caused by an increase in intraocular fluid. Eyedrops work in various ways to decrease Intraocular Pressure, not increase it. A patient with Glaucoma is verbalizing his daily medication routine to the nurse. He states he has two different eyedrop medications, both every 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS twelve hours. He washes his hands, instills the drops, closes his eyes gently, and presses his finger to the corner of his eye nearest his nose. After waiting 1 minute with his eyes closed, he instills the other medication in the same way. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "You should wait more than 1 minute between different medications." 2. "Your routine is very good! Can you demonstrate it for me?" 3. "It is actually not the best practice to close your eyes after instilling eyedrops." 4. "You should actually be pressing your finger in the other corner of the eye." - correct answer ✅1. "You should wait more than 1 minute between different medications." Correct - It is recommended to wait 10-15 minutes between different eyedrop medications to give them time to absorb an avoid one medication washing another one out. 2. "Your routine is very good! Can you demonstrate it for me?" Incorrect - There is something wrong with what the patient described as his routine. After the nurse corrects this, a return demonstration would be appropriate. 3. "It is actually not the best practice to close your eyes after instilling eyedrops." 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. "You should actually be pressing your finger in the other corner of the eye." Incorrect - THis is not true. A nurse would evaluate which of these patients as appropriate candidates for a closed MRI without contrast, based on the information given? 1. A 20-year old woman who has unexplained joint pain and a low BMI. 2. A 35-year old woman with Multiple Sclerosis and has been trying to conceive. 3. A 67-year old man who has had an open-heart surgery 4 years ago. 4. A 40-year old woman who has been in a hypomanic state for the last 2 days. - correct answer ✅1. A 20-year old woman who has unexplained joint pain and a low BMI. Correct - MRI can be used to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders, and this patient has no contraindications to an MRI. 2. A 35-year old woman with Multiple Sclerosis and has been trying to conceive. Incorrect - Pregnant women, or women who have a possibility of being pregnant, are not recommended to receive MRIs. 3. A 67-year old man who has had an open-heart surgery 4 years ago. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol are both primary risk factors, but being African American actually decreases the risk for osteoporosis 3. A 55-year old female with an estrogen deficiency Incorrect - Only two risk factors are present: being female, and having an estrogen deficiency. While her age is somewhat advanced, 65+ years of age is the 'cut-off' for having a risk factor in women. 4. A 70-year old caucasian female who takes oral corticosteroids Correct - This patient has by far the most risk factors, 3 of which are primary and one secondary. Age, gender, ethnicity are three primary risk factors, while her corticosteroid treatment is the secondary risk factor, bringing her total up to four. A 30-year old Caucasian woman who works the night shift has been found to have early bone loss and has a high risk for osteomalacia and bone degradation. She asks the nurse exactly why she should take Vitamin D supplements. What is the nurse's best response? 1. "It's a standard part of the overall nutritional treatment for the prevention of osteomalacia" 2. "It helps your intestines absorb calcium, which is important for bone formation." 3. "It stimulates skin cells to produce calcium, which is then released into the bloodstream to be used for bone formation." 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. "Vitamin D supplements should not be taken by someone of your age." - correct answer ✅1. "It's a standard part of the overall nutritional treatment for the prevention of osteomalacia" Incorrect - While this is true, it doesn't answer the woman's question. 2. "It helps your intestines absorb calcium, which is important for bone formation." Correct - This is the correct mechanism of action for Vitamin D 3. "It stimulates skin cells to produce calcium, which is then released into the bloodstream to be used for bone formation." Incorrect- This is not the correct mechanism of action for Vitamin D 4. "Vitamin D supplements should not be taken by someone of your age." Incorrect - Vitamin D supplements should be taken for patients who are homebound, institutionalized, or by some other limitations, unable to meet daily requirements. This woman works the night shift, which may limit her ability to absorb Vitamin D naturally. A nurse is caring for a patient with a cast on the right leg. Which of these assessment findings would most concern the nurse? 1. The capillary refill time is 2 seconds 2. The patient complains of itching and discomfort 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 3. The cast has a foul-smelling odor 4. The patient is on antibiotics - correct answer ✅1. The capillary refill time is 2 seconds Incorrect - A capillary refill time of 2 seconds is within normal limits. Capillary refill is the least reliable method of assessing neurovascular integrity. 2. The patient complains of itching and discomfort Incorrect - This is a common effect of a cast 3. The cast has a foul-smelling odor Correct - A foul-smelling odor is a sign of infection or a pressure ulcer within the cast. Other symptoms include a feeling of warmth, tightness and pain. 4. The patient is on antibiotics Incorrect - This is not an assessment finding and is not relevant to this situation. A nurse is orally administering alendronate (Fosamax), a bisphosphonate drug. The patient is largely bed-bound and being treated for osteoporosis. What nursing consideration is most important with administration of this drug? 1. Sit the head of the bed up for 30 minutes after administration 2. Give the patient a small amount of water to drink. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS dressing so that it must be changed every hour. What is her priority intervention? 1. Place the patient under contact precautions 2. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for the wound 3. Place another dressing to reinforce the first one 4. Elevate the patient's leg to prevent more drainage - correct answer ✅1. Place the patient under contact precautions Correct - A patient with an infectious wound, especially one not adequately contained by a dressing, should be put under contact precautions. 2. Use strict aseptic technique when caring for the wound Incorrect - Although this is dependent on each facility's policy, it is no longer a common practice to use aseptic technique on a "dirty" wound. Clean technique is more often used. 3. Place another dressing to reinforce the first one Incorrect - This is a questionable intervention, and will not promote the safety of this patient and other patients. 4. Elevate the patient's leg to prevent more drainage Incorrect - Patients with heel ulcers should have their heels elevated to prevent pressure, not the whole leg elevated to prevent drainage. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS A nurse in the emergency room receives a patient who had his left elbow fractured in a fight. He had waited 5 hours before coming to the emergency room. His left hand has an unequal radial pulse, is swollen, and is numb and tingling. What is the nurse's priority intervention? 1. Place the patient in a supine position 2. Ask the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10. 3. Wrap the fractured area with a snug dressing 4. Start an IV in the other arm. - correct answer ✅1. Place the patient in a supine position Incorrect - While this may be a beneficial intervention if the arm is also elevated to prevent swelling, this is not a priority intervention. 2. Ask the patient to rate his pain on a scale of 1 to 10. Incorrect - While assessing pain is a part of the 6 P's of neurovascular assessment, the question asks for an intervention based on already alarming assessment findings. 3. Wrap the fractured area with a snug dressing Incorrect - The assessment findings indicate the patient may have Acute Compartment Syndrome. Causing more external pressure with a dressing will only exacerbate the condition. 4. Start an IV in the other arm. Correct - Starting an IV is a nursing priority prior to emergency surgery. The patient may be in the late stages of Acute Compartment Syndrome and may 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS need a fasciotomy, in which the surgeon relieves pressure by making an incision into the affected area. A nurse is caring for a female patient 24 hours after a hip fracture. The patient is on bedrest. The nurse knows that which regular assessment or intervention is essential for detecting or preventing the complication of Fat Embolism Syndrome? 1. Performing passive, light, range of motion exercises on the hip as tolerated. 2. Assess the patient's mental status for drowsiness or sleepiness. 3. Assess the pedal pulse and capillary refill in the toes. 4. Administer a stool softener as ordered - correct answer ✅1. Performing passive, light, range of motion exercises on the hip as tolerated. Incorrect - Immobilization and prevention of motion is the best way to reduce risk for fat embolism. 2. Assess the patient's mental status for drowsiness or sleepiness. Correct - A decreased Level of Consciousness is the earliest sign of FES, caused by decreased oxygen level. 3. Assess the pedal pulse and capillary refill in the toes. Incorrect - While assessing pedal pulse is important during a neurovascular assessment, it is not relevant to FES. Capillary refill is the least reliable indicator of poor perfusion 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. The nurse administers oral painkillers as ordered Incorrect - This intervention relates to the diagnosis Acute Pain related to Traumatic Injury. It is not the priority diagnosis. A patient is admitted and complains of gastric pain, fever, and diarrhea. Which assessment finding should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately? 1. Abdominal distention 2. A bruit near the epigastric area 3. 3 episodes of vomiting in the last hour 4. Blood pressure of 160/90 - correct answer ✅1. Abdominal distention Incorrect - While this is a relevant assessment finding, it is not the priority assessment. 2. A bruit near the epigastric area Correct - A bruit in the aortic area signals the presence of an aneurysm. This is life-threatening and must be reported immediately. 3. 3 episodes of vomiting in the last hour Incorrect - While this is a relevant assessment finding, it is not the priority assessment. 4. Blood pressure of 160/90 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - While this may be a relevant assessment finding, it is not the priority assessment. The nurse in the day surgery centre cares for a patient who has undergone an endoscopic procedure with general anesthesia. The nurse understands that which nursing consideration is a priority immediately after an endoscopic procedure? 1. Raise the siderails of the patient's bed 2. Do not offer fluids, food or any oral intake 3. Check the temperature of the patient 4. Teach the patient to avoid aspirin or NSAIDS - correct answer ✅1. Raise the siderails of the patient bed Incorrect - This is a general intervention that applies to all post-procedure care, and not the biggest priority. 2. Do not offer fluids, food or any oral intake Correct - Endoscopies involve passing a tube through the mouth into the esophagus or upper GI. Anesthesia is often given to inactivate the gag reflex, making the patient vulnerable to aspiration. 3.Check the temperature of the patient Incorrect - While it is important to monitor the temperature for signs of infection or sepsis, these problems do not occur until hours or days later. 4. Teach the patient to avoid aspirin or NSAIDS 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - This is part of the preparation for an endoscopic procedure, not post-procedural care A nurse is preparing to palpate and percuss a patient's abdomen as part of the assessment process. Which of these findings would cause the nurse to immediately discontinue this part of the assessment? 1. The patient states "That sounds like it might hurt me." 2. There is a pulsating mass on the upper middle abdomen. 3. The patient has black, tarry stools and anemia 4. The patient has had an endoscopic procedure two days prior - correct answer ✅1. The patient states "That sounds like it might hurt me." Incorrect - While the nurse should address this concern with the patient, this does not necessarily mean the assessment should be stopped. 2. There is a pulsating mass on the upper middle abdomen. Correct - This is an indication of a life-threatening aortic aneurysm. Palpating or percussing is dangerous to the patient's life. 3. The patient has black, tarry stools and anemia Incorrect - These are common symptoms of GI bleed, and don't contraindicate percussion and palpation. 4. The patient has had an endoscopic procedure two days prior 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS A patient has been taking a mood stabilizing medication, but is afraid of needles. They ask the nurse what medication would NOT require regular lab testing. What is the nurse's best response? 1. Valproic Acid (Depakote) 2. Clozapine (Clozaril) 3. Lithium 4. Risperidone (Risperdal) - correct answer ✅1. Valproic Acid (Depakote) Incorrect 2. Clozapine (Clozaril) Incorrect 3. Lithium Incorrect 4. Risperidone (Risperdal) Correct - Risperidone is the only drug that does not require blood draws. A patient is deciding whether they should take the live influenza vaccine (nasal spray), or the inactivated influenza vaccine (shot). The nurse reviews the client's history. Which condition would NOT contraindicate the nasal (live vaccine) route of administration? 1. The patient takes long-term corticosteroids 2. The patient is not feeling well today 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 3. The patient is 55 years old 4. The patient has young children - correct answer ✅1. The patient takes long-term corticosteroids Incorrect - Long-term corticosteroids can weaken the immune system. Live influenza vaccines should only be given to patients with healthy immune systems. 2. The patient is not feeling well today Incorrect - This is a contraindication for getting either types of vaccines. While they should get their vaccine later, now would not be the best time to administer the vaccine. 3. The patient is 55 years old Incorrect - This is a contraindication for getting the live vaccine, which should be given to patients between the ages of 2-49 only. 4. The patient has young children Correct - This is not a contraindication. It would only be a contraindication for the live vaccine if the young children were immunocompromised, but this is not stated. A patient asks the nurse whether he is a good candidate to use a CPAP machine. The nurse reviews the client's history. Which condition would contraindicate the use of a CPAP machine? 1. The patient is in the late-stage of dementia. 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 2. The patient has a history of bronchitis 3. The patient has had suicidal gestures/attempts in the past 4. The patient is on beta-blockers - correct answer ✅1. The patient is in the late-stage of dementia. Correct - Having an inability to follow commands and understand instructions independently is a contraindication for a CPAP machine, which can only function correctly with proper installation and use. 2. The patient has a history of bronchitis Incorrect - This is not a contraindication for using a CPAP machine 3. The patient has had suicidal gestures/attempts in the past Incorrect - This is not a contraindication for using a CPAP machine 4. The patient is on beta-blockers Incorrect - This is not a contraindication for using a CPAP machine The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently had a successful catheter ablation. Which assessment finding demonstrates a successful outcome of this procedure? 1. The patient is free of electrolyte imbalances 2. The patient's WBC count is within normal limits 3. The patient's EKG reading is regular 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. "Have you had any blood transfusions within the previous year?" - correct answer ✅1. "What time was the first time you noticed symptoms appearing consistently?" Incorrect - This is a relevant question because TPA is usually used no more than 5-6 hours after onset. This is the timeframe that damage to tissue is still reversible. 2. "Have you been taking any blood thinners like heparin, lovenox, or warfarin?" Incorrect - This is a relevant question because current anticoagulant use, or an INR of greater than 1.7, is a contraindication to TPA use. 3. "Have you had another stroke or head trauma in the previous 3 months?" Incorrect - This is a relevant question because having a stroke or head trauma in the last 3 months contraindicates TPA use 4. "Have you had any blood transfusions within the previous year?" Correct - This is not a relevant question and would not affect the decision to use TPA A patient is being discharged from the med-surgical unit. The patient has a history of gastritis. The nurse questions the patient on his usual routine at home. Which of these statements would alert the nurse that additional teaching is required? 1. "I avoid NSAIDS. I only take a daily aspirin for my heart health." 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 2. "I always avoid eating hot and spicy foods" 3. "I will continue taking my antacids with or immediately after meals" 4. "I will only drink coffee once a week, if even that often." - correct answer ✅1. "I avoid NSAIDS. I only take a daily aspirin for my heart health." Correct - Aspirin is classified as an NSAID and can exacerbate already existing stomach problems. Aspirin should be avoided just like any NSAID for patients with gastritis. 2. "I always avoid eating hot and spicy foods" Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis 3. "I will continue taking my antacids with or immediately after meals" Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis 4. "I will only drink coffee once a week, if even that often." Incorrect - This is a good practice for patients with gastritis. Coffee is not recommended for patients with gastritis. A nurse is meeting a patient in their home. The patient has been taking Naproxen for back pain. Which statement made by the patient most indicates that the nurse needs to contact the physician? 1. "I get an upset stomach if I don't take Naproxen with my meals." 2. "My back pain right now is about a 3/10." 3. "I get occasional headaches since taking Naproxen" 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. "I have ringing in my ears." - correct answer ✅1. "I get an upset stomach if I don't take Naproxen with my meals." Incorrect - This is a common and less severe side effect of Naproxen 2. "My back pain right now is about a 3/10." Incorrect - Although a 3/10 is bordering on the acceptable amount of pain, this would not be the most pressing issue at hand. 3. "I get occasional headaches since taking Naproxen" Incorrect - This is a common and less severe side effect of Naproxen 4. "I have ringing in my ears." Correct - This is a severe adverse effect of Naproxen and should be reported immediately since it may indicate toxicity. The nurse is doing an intake screening for a patient with hypertension. They have been taking ramapril for 4 weeks. Which statement made by the patient would be most important for the nurse to pass on to the physician? 1. "I get dizzy when I get out of bed." 2. "I'm urinating much more than I used to." 3. "I've been running on the treadmill 10 minutes each day." 4. "I can't get rid of this cough." - correct answer ✅1. "I get dizzy when I get out of bed." 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 4. Teach the child and family the dangers of contaminated food and water - correct answer ✅1. Encourage the Hepatitis A vaccine for family members and siblings Incorrect - Although this is a valuable point for patient education, this does not take the priority, since the patient is still at risk of transmitting Hepatitis A to others right now. 2. Use needleless systems if possible, otherwise use careful needle precautionary measures Incorrect - Hepatitis A is transmitted through the fecal-oral route. 3. Teach the child and enforce strict and frequent hand washing Correct - Hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent transmission of Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is a virus transmitted via the oral- fecal route and lives on human hands. 4. Teach the child and family the dangers of contaminated food and water Incorrect - Although this is a valuable teaching point, it is not the priority intervention. A nurse is treating a patient suspected to have Hepatitis. The nurse notes on assessment that the patient's eyes are yellow-tinged. Which of these diagnostic results would further assist in confirming this diagnosis? 1. Decreased serum Bilirubin 2. Elevated serum ALT levels 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS 3. Low RBC and Hemoglobin with increased WBCs 4. Increased Blood Urea Nitrogen level - correct answer ✅1. Decreased serum Bilirubin Incorrect - Bilirubin levels correlate with the appearance of Jaundice. An increased serum bilirubin would be the expected finding for this patient. 2. Elevated serum ALT levels Correct - ALT is a liver enzyme, and hepatitis is a liver disease. Elevated liver enzymes will often signal liver damage. 3. Low RBC and Hemoglobin with increased WBCs Incorrect - This is not a common finding for Hepatitis patients 4. Increased Blood Urea Nitrogen level Incorrect - BUN is an indicator of renal (kidney) health, not hepatic (liver) function. Which of these patients would the nurse suspect as having the greatest risk of contracting Hepatitis B? 1. A sexually active 45-year old man who has Type 1 Diabetes 2. A 75-year old woman who lives in a crowded nursing home 3. A child who lives in a country with poor sanitation and hygiene standards 4. A sexually active 23-year old man who works in a hospital - correct answer ✅1. A sexually active 45-year old man who has Type 1 Diabetes 75 NCLEX QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE 2023/2024 GRADED A+ BEST EXAM SOLUTION FOR NURSING,DIRECT PASS Incorrect - This person is sexually active, but it is not specified with how many partners. Having Type 1 Diabetes is not a risk factor for Hepatitis. 2. A 75-year old woman who lives in a crowded nursing home Incorrect - Age is not a risk factor for Hepatitis B, and close living accommodations is a stronger risk factor for Hepatitis A and E, which are oral-fecal transmissions. 3. A child who lives in a country with poor sanitation and hygiene standards Incorrect - This is a relevant risk factor for Hepatitis A and E 4. A sexually active 23-year old man who works in a hospital Correct - This person is both sexually active and works in a healthcare environment. The nurse calculates the IV flow rate of a patient receiving lactated ringer's solution. The patient is to receive 2000mL of Lactated Ringer's over 36 hours. The IV infusion set has a drop factor of 15 drops per milliliter. The nurse should set the IV to deliver how many drops per minute? 1. 8 2. 10 3. 14 4. 18 - correct answer ✅1. 8 Incorrect
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