NCLEX Certification NCLEX-PN Syllabus Exam Questions Answers

Amylase is elevated in conditions of pancreatic inflammation, such as pancreatitis. The other enzymes are

associated with other types of tissue damage.Reduction of Risk Potential

A high bilirubin level is found with hepatic immaturity in newborns, from which jaundice results. The other

choices are not.Reduction of Risk Potential

Moving a joint through the full range of motion identifies limitation of movement.Basic Care and Comfort

Some studies have shown that ginseng and astragalus have enhanced in vitro sperm motility. Ginseng has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance male fertility. So, Choice 2 is correct and directly addresses the client’s comments. Many times couples struggling with infertility turn to alternative therapies in desperation. They can be very expensive, and some are harmful. Ginseng should not interfere with any of the traditional fertility treatments and might help the couple feel empowered that they are also doing something on their own. Choice 1 is not true. Choice 3 introduces another alternative therapy. It is true that acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical therapy and has been shown in several clinical studies to be effective in treating infertility in both women and men. The best response by the nurse should address the therapy the client states she is using. Choice 4 dismisses the client’s attempts to work through her issues and contribute to the solution. One concern is always that more traditional therapies might be ignored, and time might be lost to alternative therapies. But this response causes the client to perceive the nurse as unsupportive and inhibits further discussion and disclosure.Health Promotion and Maintenance