Category: Registered Nursing (RN)
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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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Ask-a-Nurse: First post-grad job
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Welcome back to our Ask-a-Nurse corner! One of our learners asked, “Do you believe new grad nurses should work on a medical-surgical floor?” Osmosis Senior Nursing Content Manager, Liz Lucas, shares her insights on choosing the right path for you after graduating from nursing school. It is pretty common for nursing…
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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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How to Use Trauma-Informed Care in Treating Sexual Assault Victims
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Explore the principles and benefits of trauma-informed care for sexual assault survivors and trauma patients, emphasizing empathy, safety, and effective communication.
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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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Ask-a-Nurse: Memorizing on the Job
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Welcome back to our Ask-a-Nurse corner! Not too long ago, a few of our learners asked, “How can one easily remember all the right values of the vital signs when checking a patient? Osmosis Nursing Content Manager, Kelsey Lafayette, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, flew to rescue with her response. Oof. Vital signs,…
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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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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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Ask-a-Nurse: Building confidence
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Welcome back to our Ask-a-Nurse corner! A few weeks ago, one of our learners asked, “How do you build confidence in yourself and your abilities?” Osmosis Nursing Content Manager, Kelsey Lafayette, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, shares some encouraging advice below. True confidence will come with time. It’s that kind of confidence when you can…
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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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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Social anxiety
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman who has concerns about being socially withdrawn and has been avoiding social events at her job. Past medical history is noncontributory. Which of the following is…
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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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The Anatomy of a Chart: How to read and interpret an EHR
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Learn about the six essential sections of the electronic health record to review for comprehensive patient care during nursing clinical rotations and beyond.
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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?…
