Nursing Fundamentals Proctored Exam Practice Questions

A 14-year-old female student is brought to the clinic by her mother, who says the client has been using laxatives to lose weight. The client complains of feeling tired and weak and is probably experiencing what electrolyte imbalance?

A nurse is working with an older adult and educating the client on how to ambulate with the aid of a walker. The nurse notes that the client appears disengaged and states, “I’m just too old to learn.” What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do to motivate this client?

The nurse is prepping a client for a trip to the operating room. The nurse anticipates that the physician will order which IV fluid?

A nurse in a long-term care facility is caring for a client with dementia who is upset over not being able to find their spouse, who passed away years ago. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse in a community health clinic is assessing a client brought by their parents. Which of the following would be the highest priority nursing diagnosis?

As the nurse assesses a client’s laboratory values, the following are noted: Sodium 140 mEq/L, Magnesium 0.8 mEq/L, Chloride 107 mEq/L, Potassium 3.6 mEq/L. What electrolyte imbalance is indicated?

As the nurse assesses a client’s blood pressure, the patient’s wrist severely flexes inward. The nurse questions the client’s response because this finding may indicate what condition?