Category: NCLEX
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Breathing assistance
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a patient whose breathing is being assisted by a machine that provides consistent automatic breaths. What is this process commonly referred to as? Can you figure it out? The nurse is explaining to a patient’s caregiver that the patient’s breathing is being assisted…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Lymphatic system
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with no significant medical history. Which finding(s) is/are expected? Can you figure it out? The nurse is performing an assessment of the lymphatic system on a client with no significant medical history. Which finding(s) is/are expected? Select all that apply. A. The…
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How to Align Your Tests to the New Next Generation NCLEX-RN® Requirements
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The wait is over! The Next Generation NCLEX-RN® (NGN) is FINALLY here. In today’s Osmosis blog, Senior Content Manager of Nursing, Elizabeth Lucas, EdD, RN, CNE, offers some helpful direction for aligning your nursing course exams to the updated NCLEX. On April 1, 2023, after years of research and preparation, the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Non-modifiable risk factors
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on an infant diagnosed with neuroblastoma, the nurse is reviewing the non-modifiable risk factors associated with the condition. Which risk factor should be included by the nurse? Can you figure it out? The nurse is reviewing the non-modifiable risk factors for neuroblastoma with the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Incident Report
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who experienced an assisted fall to the ground. Who should complete the incident report? Can you figure it out? The nurse is assisting a client to the bathroom and the client experiences an assisted fall to the ground. The student nurse…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Enuresis
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a newly graduated pediatric nurse who is reviewing the chart for a 6-year-old child who has a history of enuresis. Which statement made by the child’s caregiver supports this diagnosis? Can you figure it out? The newly graduated pediatric nurse is reviewing…
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Tips and Question Types for the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) Exam
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Learn about the Next Generation NCLEX® exam’s new question formats and clinical judgment focus. Discover expert tips to confidently approach NGN questions and succeed.
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tumor in sigmoid colon
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client that is diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the sigmoid colon. Which type of cancer does this client most likely have? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client recently diagnosed with a malignant tumor of the…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Salicylic acid
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client that is newly prescribed topical salicylic acid to treat mild acne. Which side effect should the nurse monitor for at the follow-up visit? Can you figure it out? An adolescent client is newly prescribed topical salicylic acid to treat mild acne.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Complicated grief
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client grieving following the death of a partner. Which treatment should the nurse expect the health care provider to order first? Can you figure it out? When reviewing the treatment plan for a client experiencing complicated grief following the death of a…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Infant hip dysplasia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse educating clients who are pregnant and their partners. Which information should the nurse include about modifiable risk factors of hip dysplasia in infants? Can you figure it out? The nurse is educating clients who are pregnant and their partners. Which information…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Burn injury
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who sustained a burn injury from excessive sunlight exposure. The nurse should expect the health care provider to diagnose the client with which type of burn? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client who sustained a…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Earthquake
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on an unknown number of victims after an earthquake. Which action should the nurse working in the medical-surgical unit consider a priority? Can you figure it out? A hospital is preparing to receive an unknown number of victims after an earthquake. Which action should…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Huntington disease
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who has the gene mutation for Huntington disease but their partner does not. What percent chance does the client have of passing the gene to their offspring? Can you figure it out? The nurse working in the genetic counseling office is…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Supraventricular tachycardia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Which classification of antidysrhythmic does this medication belong to? Can you figure it out? A client is prescribed amiodarone for the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) Which classification of antidysrhythmic does this medication belong to? A. Class…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Steeple sign
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the pathological changes noted on an X-ray for a client with croup and pneumonia. Can you figure it out? The nurse is educating a newly graduated nurse about the pathological changes noted on an X-ray for a client with croup and pneumonia. Which…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Pelvic inflammatory disease
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on the risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Can you figure it out? The nurse in the gynecology and women’s health clinic is reviewing the risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Which non-modifiable risk factor should the nurse recognize? A. Miscarriage two…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse caring for a group of clients in the oncology unit. Which client is most likely to develop tumor lysis syndrome (TLS)? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a group of clients on the oncology unit. Which client…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Hemophilia
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who is at risk for bleeding related to complications of hemophilia. Which intervention is appropriate to delegate to the assistive personnel (AP)? Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for bleeding related…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Which laboratory test provides the most accurate insight into a client’s adherence to their Type 2 diabetes treatment regimen over several months?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Change agent
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a staff that is most likely to be considered a change agent. Can you figure it out? Which staff-member in a nursing unit is most likely to be considered a change agent? A. Newly graduated nurse who eager to learn but unsure…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Melanoma lesion
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who had undergone a melanoma lesion removal. After the procedure, which intervention should the nurse anticipate performing? Can you figure it out? The nurse in the dermatology clinic is caring for a client after the surgical removal of a melanoma…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Healthcare Provider Orders for a Sore Throat and High Fever
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a client who presents symptoms of sore throat and a fever. Can you figure it out? A client presents to the clinic with symptoms of a sore throat, a temperature of 103.2°F (39.5°C), and a Centor score of 2. Which test should…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Substance use disorder
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Which neurotransmitter plays a central role in the brain’s reward center and influences substance use behaviors?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Absolute neutrophil count
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on nursing intervention for a client with an absolute neutrophil count of 381 cells/uL. Can you figure it out? The nurse is caring for a client recently admitted with an absolute neutrophil count of 381 cells/uL. Which nursing intervention should be implemented first?…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Gout cause education
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® Question of the day focuses on teaching techniques in educating a patient about gout. Can you figure it out? The nurse is educating a client about the common causes of gout. Which client statement indicates additional teaching is necessary? A. “I have to quit using chewing tobacco.” B.…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Altered mental state with high white blood count
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An older adult presents with altered mental status, hypotension, and laboratory findings suggestive of infection. Can you identify the highest-priority nursing intervention in this NCLEX-style clinical scenario?
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Wrist sprain
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse’s best response about a question regarding wrist sprain. Can you figure it out? A client’s spouse asks the nurse, “What’s it mean if my husband has a wrist sprain?” Which is the best response by the nurse? A. “A sprain…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Vaginal candidiasis infection tasks for assistive personnel
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is delegating a task to the assistive personnel regarding a client with vaginal candidiasis infection. Can you figure it out? A client with a diagnosis of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) has recently developed a vaginal candidiasis infection. Which task…
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NCLEX-RN® Question of the Day: Phenelzine client teachings
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Today’s NCLEX-RN® question of the day focuses on a nurse who is speaking with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who has taken phenelzine. Can you figure it out? The nurse is speaking with a client diagnosed with major depressive disorder who has taken phenelzine for 10 years. The…