NCLEX RN· Physiological Adaptation · Physiological NCLEX RN Questions
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A nurse is reviewing the laboratory reports prior to physician rounds. The serum calcium level of a client with hyperparathyroidism is 14.6 mg/dL. Which treatment should the nurse anticipate?
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Correct Answer: calcitonin
The nurse is caring for a client with vitamin B12 deficiency anemia. Which physical assessment finding would the nurse expect to note in this client?
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Correct Answer: paresthesias
The nurse is caring for a client with abdominal aortic aneurysm. Which observation by the nurse indicates the need for immediate intervention?
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Correct Answer: complaints of sudden and severe back pain and shortness of breath
The nurse is providing dietary teaching to the parents of a 7-year-old child with celiac disease. Which statement by the parents indicate that dietary teaching was successful?
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Correct Answer: We will serve rice more often.
The nurse is caring for a client with a gastric ulcer. Which menu choice by the client indicates an understanding of the nurse's dietary teaching?
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Correct Answer: yogurt with fresh berries
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