Nursing 213 Final NCLEX Questions with 100% Correct Answers

A nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with delirium tremens five days ago. The client seeks permission from the nurse before performing activities of daily living. This behavior indicates which of the following findings to the nurse? A. The client is ready for discharge B. The client may be having a recurrence of delirium tremens C. The client is able to function independently D. The client is exhibiting dependency Correct Answer D. Ex. Seeking permission for simple tasks indicates dependent functioning A nurse in an substance abuse clinic is assessing a client who recently started taking disulfiram. The client reports having discontinued the medication after experiencing severe nausea and vomiting. Which of the following reasons should the nurse suspect to be a likely cause of the client's distress? A. The client demonstrated an allergic response to the medication B. The client experienced a common side effect to the medication C. The client consumed alcohol while taking the medication D. The client took an overdose of the medication Correct Answer C. Ex: Disulfiram is given to clients who have a history of alcohol abuse. It produces a sensitivity to alcohol that results in a highly unpleasant reaction when the clients ingests even small amounts of alcohol. When combined with alcohol, disulfiram produces nausea and vomiting. A nurse is discussing the manifestations of alcohol withdrawal with a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding? A. "I should expect tremors to start less than 24 hours after I stop drinking" B. "Disulfiram will block my cravings for alcohol." C. "My symptoms should last about 5 to 7 days once they begin" D. "It is important that I take vitamin C to prevent cirrhosis or other liver damage" Correct Answer A. Ex: Signs of withdrawal might develop within a few hours of the client's last drink of alcohol