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2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
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A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly licensed nurses to
review client rights under the law. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their death."
B. "Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a felony in all
states."
C. "As long as client identity is disguised, their health information can be shared between
professionals on the internet."
D. "In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent." - Answer>>> D. "In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent."
The charge nurse should inform the participants that medications can be administered without
consent if a client threatens harm to others. The nurse should always protect the health and safety
of their clients, even when a client's safety is threatened by another client.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's disease. The client's
partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations. The nurse should teach the partner to
expect which of the following manifestations to occur first?
A. Inability to recognize family members
B. Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
C. Exhibits a change in personality
D. Frequently misplaces objects - Answer>>> D. Frequently misplaces objects
,According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should identify that mild cognitive impairment,
such as frequently misplacing objects, is one of the first manifestations expected to occur for a
client who has Alzheimer's disease. As the disease progresses, other manifestations of moderate
and severe cognitive impairment will occur.
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and is
taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify the
provider?
A. The client's chart indicates a 1.36 kg (3 lb.) weight gain in 1 month.
B. The client reports an inability to breathe easily.
C. The client's laboratory results indicate a fasting blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL.
D. The client reports having recently started smoking cigarettes. - Answer>>> B. The client
reports an inability to breathe easily.
Serious adverse effects, such as heart failure, myocarditis, and pulmonary embolism are
associated with clozapine. When using the greatest risk framework, the nurse should identify that
the greatest risk to the client is dyspnea, which is a manifestation of respiratory or cardiac
alterations, and should be reported to the provider.
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning conference with a
family member. During the discussion of the medication adherence portion of the plan, a nurse
notices that the family member seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about the
treatment plan.
B. Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed specifically for the
client to follow.
C. Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan.
,D. Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan. -
Answer>>> C. Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the
treatment plan.
This action involves the family member and allows them a venue to communicate about the
client's medication treatment plan.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and reports auditory hallucinations.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Promote the use of music to compete with the client's auditory hallucinations.
B. Inform the client that the auditory hallucinations are not real.
C. Avoid asking the client if they are experiencing auditory hallucinations.
D. Instruct the client on the use of voice recognition regarding the auditory hallucinations. -
Answer>>> A. Promote the use of music to compete with the client's auditory hallucinations.
Competing reality-based stimulation such as the use of music or television during auditory
hallucinations can assist in limiting the effect the hallucinations have on the client's stress level.
A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has bipolar disorder and has a prescription for
lithium. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching about
the medication?
A. "I should eat a regular diet with normal amounts of salt and fluids."
B. "I should discontinue the lithium when I begin to feel better."
C. "I need to be careful to avoid becoming addicted to the lithium."
D. "I can skip a dose of medication if my stomach is upset." - Answer>>> A. "I should eat a
regular diet with normal amounts of salt and fluids."
, The nurse should identify that this statement indicates that the client understands the teaching
because normal levels of sodium and fluid need to be maintained to ensure adequate excretion of
lithium. If sodium levels are low, the body compensates by decreasing lithium excretion, which
can lead to toxicity.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings is the nurse required to
report?
A. A client who has bipolar disorder and tested positive for genital herpes simplex virus reports
having multiple sexual partners.
B. A client who has depression reports having a lack of interest in assisting their partner in the
care of their children.
C. A client who has borderline personality disorder threatened to harm their roommate.
D. An adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 17. - Answer>>> C. A client
who has borderline personality disorder threatened to harm their roommate.
Manifestations of borderline personality disorder include disturbed interpersonal relationships
accompanied by threats and other-directed violence. While it is important for the nurse to
maintain the client's confidentiality, on occasions when another individual's life might be in
danger, the nurse is required by law to report it to authorities.
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium
carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings indicating
lithium toxicity?
A. A client who has a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL.
B. A client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L.
C. A client who has a BUN of 18 mg/dL.
D. A client who has a potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L. - Answer>>> B. A client who has a sodium
level of 128 mEq/L.
2026 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
A charge nurse is preparing an educational session for a group of newly licensed nurses to
review client rights under the law. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A. "Information regarding clients should remain confidential until after their death."
B. "Failure to report suspected maltreatment or neglect of a disabled adult is a felony in all
states."
C. "As long as client identity is disguised, their health information can be shared between
professionals on the internet."
D. "In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be administered without
consent." - Answer>>> D. "In the event a client threatens harm to others, medications can be
administered without consent."
The charge nurse should inform the participants that medications can be administered without
consent if a client threatens harm to others. The nurse should always protect the health and safety
of their clients, even when a client's safety is threatened by another client.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a recent diagnosis of mild Alzheimer's disease. The client's
partner asks the nurse about expected manifestations. The nurse should teach the partner to
expect which of the following manifestations to occur first?
A. Inability to recognize family members
B. Chooses clothing that is inappropriate for the weather
C. Exhibits a change in personality
D. Frequently misplaces objects - Answer>>> D. Frequently misplaces objects
,According to evidence-based practice, the nurse should identify that mild cognitive impairment,
such as frequently misplacing objects, is one of the first manifestations expected to occur for a
client who has Alzheimer's disease. As the disease progresses, other manifestations of moderate
and severe cognitive impairment will occur.
A nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a client who has schizophrenia and is
taking clozapine. Which of the following findings is the priority for the nurse to notify the
provider?
A. The client's chart indicates a 1.36 kg (3 lb.) weight gain in 1 month.
B. The client reports an inability to breathe easily.
C. The client's laboratory results indicate a fasting blood glucose level of 130 mg/dL.
D. The client reports having recently started smoking cigarettes. - Answer>>> B. The client
reports an inability to breathe easily.
Serious adverse effects, such as heart failure, myocarditis, and pulmonary embolism are
associated with clozapine. When using the greatest risk framework, the nurse should identify that
the greatest risk to the client is dyspnea, which is a manifestation of respiratory or cardiac
alterations, and should be reported to the provider.
A client who has paranoid schizophrenia is attending a treatment planning conference with a
family member. During the discussion of the medication adherence portion of the plan, a nurse
notices that the family member seems distracted. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Call the family member to the side to inquire if they have questions or concerns about the
treatment plan.
B. Advise the family member that this treatment plan has been developed specifically for the
client to follow.
C. Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the treatment plan.
,D. Document that the family member does not support the medication treatment plan. -
Answer>>> C. Ask the family member if they have any thoughts or questions about the
treatment plan.
This action involves the family member and allows them a venue to communicate about the
client's medication treatment plan.
A nurse is planning care for a client who has schizophrenia and reports auditory hallucinations.
Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
A. Promote the use of music to compete with the client's auditory hallucinations.
B. Inform the client that the auditory hallucinations are not real.
C. Avoid asking the client if they are experiencing auditory hallucinations.
D. Instruct the client on the use of voice recognition regarding the auditory hallucinations. -
Answer>>> A. Promote the use of music to compete with the client's auditory hallucinations.
Competing reality-based stimulation such as the use of music or television during auditory
hallucinations can assist in limiting the effect the hallucinations have on the client's stress level.
A nurse is planning discharge for a client who has bipolar disorder and has a prescription for
lithium. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching about
the medication?
A. "I should eat a regular diet with normal amounts of salt and fluids."
B. "I should discontinue the lithium when I begin to feel better."
C. "I need to be careful to avoid becoming addicted to the lithium."
D. "I can skip a dose of medication if my stomach is upset." - Answer>>> A. "I should eat a
regular diet with normal amounts of salt and fluids."
, The nurse should identify that this statement indicates that the client understands the teaching
because normal levels of sodium and fluid need to be maintained to ensure adequate excretion of
lithium. If sodium levels are low, the body compensates by decreasing lithium excretion, which
can lead to toxicity.
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following findings is the nurse required to
report?
A. A client who has bipolar disorder and tested positive for genital herpes simplex virus reports
having multiple sexual partners.
B. A client who has depression reports having a lack of interest in assisting their partner in the
care of their children.
C. A client who has borderline personality disorder threatened to harm their roommate.
D. An adolescent client who has anorexia nervosa has a BMI of 17. - Answer>>> C. A client
who has borderline personality disorder threatened to harm their roommate.
Manifestations of borderline personality disorder include disturbed interpersonal relationships
accompanied by threats and other-directed violence. While it is important for the nurse to
maintain the client's confidentiality, on occasions when another individual's life might be in
danger, the nurse is required by law to report it to authorities.
A nurse is reviewing routine laboratory values for several clients who are taking lithium
carbonate. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess further for findings indicating
lithium toxicity?
A. A client who has a fasting blood glucose level of 80 mg/dL.
B. A client who has a sodium level of 128 mEq/L.
C. A client who has a BUN of 18 mg/dL.
D. A client who has a potassium level of 3.6 mEq/L. - Answer>>> B. A client who has a sodium
level of 128 mEq/L.
