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NGN Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers. GRADED
A+. Updated 2026
,A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has alcohol use disorder
and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of
recovery.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has been placed in seclusion after
threatening to harm others on the unit. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Renew the prescription for the client
every 4 hr.
A nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The nurse should monitor
the child for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of methylphenidate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a child who has conduct disorder and is behaving in a destructive
manner, throwing objects, and kicking others. Which of the following therapeutic
nursing interventions is the priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce environmental
stimuli
, A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'll stay with you just in
case you want to talk."
NGN Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Answers. GRADED
A+. Updated 2026
,A nurse is discussing a 12-step program with a client who has alcohol use disorder
and is in an acute care facility undergoing detoxification. Which of the following
information should the nurse include in the teaching? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
client should obtain a sponsor before discharge for an increased chance of
recovery.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for a client who has been placed in seclusion after
threatening to harm others on the unit. Which of the following interventions should the
nurse include in the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Renew the prescription for the client
every 4 hr.
A nurse is caring for a child who is taking methylphenidate. The nurse should monitor
the child for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of methylphenidate? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Tachycardia
A nurse is caring for a child who has conduct disorder and is behaving in a destructive
manner, throwing objects, and kicking others. Which of the following therapeutic
nursing interventions is the priority? - CORRECT ANSWER-Reduce environmental
stimuli
, A nurse is caring for a client who gave birth to a stillborn baby. Which of the following
statements should the nurse make? - CORRECT ANSWER-"I'll stay with you just in
case you want to talk."
