Nclex-Pn Test-Bank (200 Questions With Answers And Explanation)

NCLEX-PN Test-Bank (200 Questions with Answers and Explanation)1. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for removal of a pituitary tumor using the transsphenoidal approach. The nurse should be particularly alert for:A. Nasal congestionB. Abdominal tendernessC. Muscle tetanyD. OliguriaAnswer A: Removal of the pituitary gland is usually done by a transsphenoidal approach, through the nose. Nasal congestion further interferes with the airway. Answers B, C, and D are not correct because they are not directly associated with the pituitary gland.2. A client with cancer is admitted to the oncology unit. Stat lab values reveal Hgb 12.6, WBC 6500, K+ 1.9, uric acid 7.0, Na+ 136, and platelets 178,000. The nurse evaluates that the client is experiencing which of the following?A. HypernatremiaB. HypokalemiaC. MyelosuppressionD. LeukocytosisAnswer B: Hypokalemia is evident from the lab values listed. The other laboratory findings are within normal limits, making answers A, C, and D incorrect.3. A 24-year-old female client is scheduled for surgery in the morning. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse?A. Taking the vital signsB. Obtaining the permitC. Explaining the procedureD. Checking the lab workAnswer A: The primary responsibility of the nurse is to take the vital signs before any