Author: Paige Randall, PhD, MS, RN, CNE & Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Delayed speech
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Delayed speech is a common concern in individuals with cerebral palsy. Todays question of the day explores the causes, clinical judgment, and interventions for speech delay in individuals with cerebral palsy. The nurse is caring for a 3-year-old patient with cerebral palsy with the priority hypothesis of delayed speech. The…
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Dosage Calculation: Nitroglycerin
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Learn how to calculate the correct nitroglycerin infusion rate for unstable angina patients in the CVICU and set the infusion pump safely and accurately.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Equity interventions
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse at the local health department who is contemplating interventions to foster health equity. What interventions should the nurse put into action? Can you determine the appropriate measures? Can you figure it out? The nurse working in the local health department…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Electrolyte ranges
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Which electrolytes remain within normal limits in a patient with kidney failure? Identify normal and abnormal lab values in this clinical scenario.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Development theory
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse, in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), who takes into account the psychosocial development of the patients. Based on Erikson’s Theory of Development, what conflict are the newborn patients likely experiencing? Can you figure it out? The nurse in a…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Worsening asthma
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse in the emergency department is planning care for a 9-year-old patient experiencing an exacerbation of asthma. The nurse has already applied a non-rebreather mask to administer humidified oxygen. What are the sequential steps the nurse should take, in order from…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Deep vein thrombosis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse tending to a patient with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the left lower extremity. Which potential complication should the nurse identify as a priority? Can you figure it out? The nurse in the intermediate care unit is caring for a…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Altered urinary elimination
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring for a 67-year-old woman battling obesity and stress urinary incontinence. With a focus on altered urinary elimination, the nurse envisions a future where the patient actively engages in strategies to reduce incontinence episodes by the next visit.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sudden death
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is revising the plan of care for a patient whose partner suddenly died in their sleep. Which intervention(s) should the nurse include? Can you figure it out? The nurse is revising the plan of care for a patient whose…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Morphine effectiveness
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring for a hospitalized patient receiving morphine for post-chest tube insertion pain. With the initial pain level at 8/10 and a 2 mg intravenous dose administered, which nursing intervention proves most effective in evaluating the morphine’s impact on…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Eye drops
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse gathering the health history of a patient prescribed an eye drop for glaucoma. With the patient unsure of the medication’s name, the nurse turns to the electronic health record (EHR) for clues. Can you identify the likely glaucoma treatment in…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: CAUTI
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring for a patient with a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) as the nurse focuses on alleviating altered comfort. How does the nurse strategically plan to enhance patient comfort and ensure the improvement of CAUTI symptoms through antibiotic…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Chlamydia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a community health clinic nurse with a patient who is newly diagnosed chlamydia infection symptoms. What initial step should the nurse implement to expedite the resolution of the patient’s sexually transmitted infection (STI) symptoms? Can you figure it out? The nurse in the community…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Complicated appendectomy
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is caring of a post-appendectomy patient. What is the most suitable outcome statement to address and improve the patient’s ability to engage in activities without experiencing undue shortness of breath and the need for frequent breaks? Can you figure…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Sexual orientation
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is teaching a newly graduated nurse about sexual orientation. Which statement(s) by the newly graduated nurse indicate(s) teaching was successful? Can you figure it out? The nurse is teaching a newly graduated nurse about sexual orientation. Which statement(s) by…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Alzheimer disease
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a registered nurse who is caring for a patient with Alzheimer disease prioritizes addressing the hypothesis of a risk for injury. With the targeted goal of preventing falls or injuries during the shift, what specific tasks can the RN delegate to the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Anaphylaxis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is tending to a patient who has developed anaphylaxis due to shellfish consumption. What is the initial intervention the nurse should prioritize in this situation? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing anaphylaxis after…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Neurotransmitter
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is reviewing neurotransmitter activity and how it relates to substance use disorders. Which is the primary neurotransmitter in the reward center of the brain? Can you figure it out? The nurse is reviewing neurotransmitter activity and how it relates to…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Poison exposure
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is assessing a 4-year-old patient who ingested half a bottle of chewable acetaminophen and documenting the findings in the EHR, what specific findings should the nurse look for that correlate with poison exposure? Can you figure it out? The nurse…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Left ear pain
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is assessing a patient with left ear pain and purulent drainage, resides in an adult group home, and displays poor hygiene and thinness. The patient has a history of cerebral palsy and requires caregiver assistance for daily activities. Given…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Data analysis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is reviewing the difference between quantitative and qualitative data. Can you figure this out? The nurse is reviewing the difference between quantitative and qualitative data. Data analysis for qualitative research consists more of _________ information while quantitative research focuses on…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Conflict resolution
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse manager who is resolving a conflict regarding the use of a new electronic scheduling system. Which type of conflict resolution is the nurse manager using? Can you figure it out? The nurse manager notices there is a conflict within the hospital…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Amblyopia
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The nurse is caring for a client with amblyopia. The nurse should associate what clinical finding with this condition? A. B. C. D. Scroll down for the correct answer! The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is… D. Rationale: This image depicts one eye that wanders outward, a typical finding associated…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Cryptorchidism
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse describing cryptorchidism to a nursing student. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching? Can you figure it out? The nurse is describing cryptorchidism to a nursing student. Which statement should the nurse include in the teaching? A. “Cryptorchidism is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Nephrotic syndrome
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by diving into nephrotic syndrome insights: Understanding key laboratory results. Explore the nurse’s role in identifying associated indicators. Get informed and master renal conditions for your nursing journey. The nurse reviews the laboratory results of a client who is suspected of having nephrotic syndrome. Which result(s)…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Bell’s Palsy
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by learning more about facial nerve dysfunction: Understanding Bell’s palsy and its cranial nerve involvement. Get informed and stay prepared for your nursing journey. A client with a history of Bell palsy presents to the emergency department with a right facial droop. The nurse recognizes that…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tricuspid atresia
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The nurse is educating a client about tricuspid atresia. Which part of the heart should the nurse identify as the location affected by this condition? The correct answer to today’s NCLEX-RN® Question is… The tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and ventricle. Major Takeaway The tricuspid valve is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Scoliosis
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® by exploring optimal care for newly diagnosed scoliosis patients prescribed with braces. Discover the nurse’s crucial first step in managing this condition. Get informed and stay prepared for your nursing journey. The nurse caring for a client newly diagnosed with scoliosis who is ordered to wear…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Contusion
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Strengthen your NCLEX-RN® preparation with this pediatric nursing topic on pulmonary contusion. Learn about the assessment and communication skills required when dealing with young patients. Explore the best approach for nurses to respond to a child’s questions about medical terms in a clear and reassuring manner. Ideal for nursing students…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Care goals
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Prepare for the NCLEX-RN® with this in-depth topic focusing on end-of-life care for a client with bone cancer. Gain insights into the nursing neurological assessment and its significance in developing care goals for terminally ill patients. Explore the most appropriate actions a nurse should take to provide compassionate and patient-centered care…