NCLEX-PN Comprehensive Test exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

The nurse reinforces home care instructions to the parents of a child hospitalized with pertussis. The child is in the convalescent stage and is being prepared for discharge. Which statement by the parents indicates a need for further teaching? 1. We need to encourage adequate fluid intake 2. Coughing spells may be triggered by dust or smoke 3. We need to maintain respiratory precautions & a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks 4. Good hand-washing techniques need to be instituted to prevent spreading the disease to others - correct answer3. We need to maintain respiratory precautions & a quiet environment for at least 2 weeks A client enters the emergency department confused, twitching, & having seizures. His family states he recently was placed on corticosteroids for arthritis & was feeling better & exercising daily. Upon assessment, he has flushed skin, dry mucous membranes, an elevated temperature, & poor skin turgor. His serum sodium level is 172 mEq/L. Which interventions would the health care provider likely prescribe? select all that apply. 1. Monitor the vital signs 2. Monitor intake & output 3. Increase water intake orally 4. Monitor the electrolyte levels 5. Provide a sodium-reduced diet 6. Administer sodium replacements - correct answer1. Monitor the vital signs 2. Monitor intake & output 3. Increase water intake orally 4. Monitor the electrolyte levels 5. Provide a sodium-reduced diet The nurse is monitoring a client receiving glipizide (glucotrol). Which outcome indicates an ineffective response from the medication. 1. A decrease in polyuri