The student nurse is providing skilled care for a palliative care client. The client is bedbound, requiring skin care during bathing, oral care, and every 2 hours positioning
Which NCLEX-PN test category would the student anticipate finding questions related to this clinical care situation? A) Health promotion and maintenance
B) Psychosocial integrity
C) Physiologic integrity
D) Safe and effective care environment
C
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The role of the NCLEX-PN is to ensure that the student has sufficient knowledge to progress to a competent entry-level practitioner. Linking clinical experiences to classroom knowledge base is essential. This content falls under the physiologic integrity subcategory of basic care and comfort. This category tests the skill of the nurse in a clinical situation completing basic care needs. The health promotion and maintenance category has content areas including caring for individuals through life transitions. Psychosocial integrity includes caring for mental health needs and using therapeutic communication. Safe and effective care environment ensures appropriate nursing care and infection control.
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