Category: Nursing
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Cleft lip and palate
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Ready for your NCLEX-RN® question of the day? Find out which factors increase the risk of cleft lip and palate in infants, and boost your exam prep!The nurse in the outpatient clinic is caring for several pregnant patients. Which patient(s) is/are at risk for delivering an infant with cleft lip…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Brachial plexus injury
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question on brachial plexus injury. Discover the key diagnostic test used to confirm the extent of the nerve damage. The nurse in the orthopedic clinic is caring for a patient with a suspected brachial plexus injury. Which diagnostic test should the nurse prepare the…
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NCLEX® Question of the Day: Mumps
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Prepare for NCLEX success with today’s question: Learn the priority nursing action for a patient with mumps and orchitis. Can you choose the correct intervention? The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a client newly diagnosed with mumps and orchitis. Which is the nurse’s priority action? A. Assist the client…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Sacrum injury
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In this NCLEX question, explore the immediate nursing action required for a newly admitted client with a stage I pressure injury on the sacrum. The nurse in the emergency department notes a stage I pressure injury on the sacrum of a newly admitted client. Which action should the nurse take first?…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Varicella zoster
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Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day: Which action(s) should the nurse take to minimize the risk of spreading infection to other patients and staff? The nurse in the medical unit is caring for a client on contact precautions for varicella zoster. Which action(s) should the nurse…
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Understanding Mood Disorders: A helpful guide for health professionals
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Mental health awareness has been on the rise, with more people educating themselves on different mental health conditions, sharing their experiences with living with mental illness on social media, along with an increase in the development of new public health programs to improve access to valuable resources. Mental health is…
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NCLEX® QOTD: TPN
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Test your knowledge with this NCLEX Question of the Day: Delayed TPN dose? Discover why evaluating glucose levels first is essential to prevent hypoglycemia and complications. The nurse notes the pharmacy is late sending up a dose of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for a client who has been receiving it…
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Social Determinants of Health: Health Care Access and Quality
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“I will remember that I do not treat a fever chart, a cancerous growth, but a sick human being, whose illness may affect the person’s family and economic stability. My responsibility includes these related problems if I am to care adequately for the sick.” Dr. Louis Lasagna, 1964 We all want…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Oral symptoms
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In today’s NCLEX Question of the Day, a nurse in a community health clinic assesses a client reporting various oral symptoms. Test your knowledge by matching descriptions of abnormal oral conditions with their corresponding terms. Let’s dive in! The nurse in the community health clinic is conducting an assessment on…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Outer canthus
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Sharpen your nursing skills with this interactive NCLEX question on identifying eye anatomy, specifically the outer canthus, crucial for conjunctivitis assessment. The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected conjunctivitis. Click to identify the outer canthus on the image. Scroll down for the correct answer! The correct answer to today’s…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Coagulation lab
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Prepare for the NCLEX with a question on coagulation lab tests. Learn to identify increased bleeding risk, like a high PTT of 108 seconds, critical for patient safety and surgery readiness. The nurse is reviewing coagulation lab test results for a patient who is scheduled for surgery later in the…
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NCLEX® QOTD: ASD
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Prepare for the NCLEX with this question! Learn priority interventions for caring for a child newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including collaboration with speech therapists, monitoring developmental milestones, preparing for behavioral therapy, educating caregivers about epilepsy signs, and providing information on nutritional supplements. The nurse is caring for…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Anxiety
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Prepare for the NCLEX with this question! Learn about nursing interventions for a college student experiencing anxiety. Understand the priority interventions for managing generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) effectively. The nurse is caring for a college student who reports feeling anxious and is struggling to adjust to life away from home.…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Multiple myeloma
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Nursing interventions for a patient with multiple myeloma undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing chronic pain are essential. This NCLEX question delves into prioritizing care, including medication administration, pain assessment, and monitoring for side effects like hyperglycemia. Test your understanding of oncology nursing with this scenario-based question.The nurse in the oncology unit…
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NCLEX® QOTD: IV administration
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Learn about IV medication administration in labor and delivery units, including monitoring both mother and fetus for safety and effectiveness. The nurse in a labor and delivery unit is teaching a student nurse about IV medication administration. Which statement(s) by the student nurse indicate(s) understanding of the education? Select all that…
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NCLEX® QOTD: DKA
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Discover nursing priorities for a child with DKA and signs of altered breathing. Learn to assess leukemia outcomes based on infection control measures.This NCLEX question of the day covers the topic and provides essential information for nursing students and professionals. The nurse in the intensive care unit is caring for…
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Dosage Calculation: Furosemide
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Administering furosemide demands precise dosage calculation for a patient with congestive heart failure. Let’s explore the nurse’s process. The nurse is preparing to administer furosemide to a client with congestive heart failure. The order reads: furosemide 40 mg IV push once. The nurse must first draw up the appropriate dose…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Nonspecific abdominal pain
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Prepare for the NCLEX® with a question of the day on nonspecific abdominal pain and somatic symptom disorder. Test your knowledge and review key concepts. The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient who is frequently seen for nonspecific abdominal pain. Based on the chart findings, which…
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A Quick Reference Guide to Signs and Symptoms Associated with Diabetes Mellitus
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Introduction You’ve probably heard of diabetes, know someone with diabetes, or have been diagnosed with it yourself, as it’s one of the most common conditions in the United States, with 11% of the population diagnosed, and Singapore (10.5%), Malta (10%), and Portugal (10%) following close behind. Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Bacterial pneumonia
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Prepare for your NCLEX exam with this question of the day on bacterial pneumonia. Test your knowledge on oxygen saturation and the use of supplemental oxygen. The nurse is caring for a 70 year-old patient admitted to the hospital from a skilled nursing facility for treatment of bacterial pneumonia. Based…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Borderline personality disorder (BPD)
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Prepare for the NCLEX® with this question of the day focusing on borderline personality disorder, lithium, and mood disorders. Test your knowledge and review key concepts. The nurse in the behavioral health emergency department is caring for a patient with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Which finding from the electronic health…
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Dosage Calculation: Lorazepam
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Dosage calculation for lorazepam is important for the treatment of anxiety disorder in the emergency department. Learn about the appropriate dosage and considerations for administering this medication. The nurse in the emergency department is caring for a patient with anxiety disorder. The healthcare provider orders 1 mg lorazepam PO every…
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NCLEX® QOTD: Risk of infection
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In an oncology clinic, proper infection prevention is crucial for patients with leukemia. This NCLEX question of the day covers the topic and provides essential information for nursing students and professionals. The nurse in the outpatient oncology clinic is reviewing the electronic health record (EHR) for a patient with leukemia…
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NCLEX® QOTD: 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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Proper dosage calculation of nitroglycerin is crucial in the CVICU. Learn about the correct dosage calculation methods and the use of infusion pumps for safe administration. The nurse in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) is preparing to administer nitroglycerin 50 mg in 250 mL of D5W at a rate…
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NCLEX® QOTD: 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® QOTD: Electrolyte ranges
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Test your knowledge on electrolyte ranges with this NCLEX® Question of the Day (QOTD). Learn about electrolytes, their normal ranges, and how they are affected in kidney failure. The nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for an adult patient with a history of kidney failure. Which electrolyte(s) is/are within the…
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NCLEX® QOTD: 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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Dosage Calculation: Ziprasidone
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Dosage calculation for Ziprasidone, an intramuscular medication, requires proper reconstitution. Learn the correct process and guidelines to ensure accurate administration. A patient in the emergency department with a history of schizophrenia is experiencing acute agitation. The healthcare provider prescribes an intramuscular (IM) ziprasidone 10 mg once STAT. Per manufacturer directions,…
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NCLEX® QOTD: 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…