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NCLEX NCLEX-RN Exam Questions
National Council Licensure Examination - NCLEX-RN (Page 41 )

Updated On: 17-Feb-2026
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The nurse is aware that nutrition is an important aspect of care for a client with hepatitis. Which of the following diets would be most therapeutic?

  1. High protein and low carbohydrate
  2. Low calorie and low protein
  3. High carbohydrate and high calorie
  4. Low carbohydrate and high calorie

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

(A) Protein increases the workload of the liver. Increased carbohydrates provide needed calories and promote palatability. (B) Dietary intake should be adequate to ensure wound healing. (C) Increased carbohydrates provide needed calories. (D) A highcalorie diet is best obtained from carbohydrates because of their palatability. Fats increase the workload of the liver.



A client has been diagnosed as being preeclamptic. The physician orders magnesium sulfate. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is used in the management of preeclampsia for:

  1. Prevention of seizures
  2. Prevention of uterine contractions
  3. Sedation
  4. Fetal lung protection

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) MgSO4 is classified as an anticonvulsant drug. In preeclampsia management, MgSO4 is used for prevention of seizures. (B) MgSO4 has been used to inhibit hyperactive labor, but results are questionable. (C) Negative side effects such as respiratory depression should not be confused with generalized sedation. (D) MgSO4 does not affect lung maturity. The infant should be assessed for neuromuscular and respiratory depression.



A client has been diagnosed as being preeclamptic. The physician orders magnesium sulfate. Magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is used in the management of preeclampsia for:

  1. Prevention of seizures
  2. Prevention of uterine contractions
  3. Sedation
  4. Fetal lung protection

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) MgSO4 is classified as an anticonvulsant drug. In preeclampsia management, MgSO4 is used for prevention of seizures. (B) MgSO4 has been used to inhibit hyperactive labor, but results are questionable. (C) Negative side effects such as respiratory depression should not be confused with generalized sedation. (D) MgSO4 does not affect lung maturity. The infant should be assessed for neuromuscular and respiratory depression.



A schizophrenic client has made sexual overtures toward her physician on numerous occasions. During lunch, the client tells the nurse, "My doctor is in love with me and wants to marry me." This client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

  1. Displacement
  2. Projection
  3. Reaction formation
  4. Suppression

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) Displacement involves transferring feelings to a more acceptable object. (B) Projection involves attributing one's thoughts or feelings to another person. (C) Reaction formation involves transforming an unacceptable impulse into the opposite behavior. (D) Suppression involves the intentional exclusion of unpleasant thoughts or experiences.
Topic 2, Question Set B



A schizophrenic client has made sexual overtures toward her physician on numerous occasions. During lunch, the client tells the nurse, "My doctor is in love with me and wants to marry me." This client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?

  1. Displacement
  2. Projection
  3. Reaction formation
  4. Suppression

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

(A) Displacement involves transferring feelings to a more acceptable object. (B) Projection involves attributing one's thoughts or feelings to another person. (C) Reaction formation involves transforming an unacceptable impulse into the opposite behavior. (D) Suppression involves the intentional exclusion of unpleasant thoughts or experiences.
Topic 2, Question Set B






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