You are reviewing test questions in preparation for your NCLEX-RN examination. You have found using the ARKO strategies to be very helpful. The K in ARKO relates to which of the following?
a. Reword the question
b. Identify any key words in the question stem
c. Option elimination
d. Is the question is asking for me to take action or take no action
B
ARKO Strategies are as follows: A = Is the question asking for you to take Action or take no Action in
the question stem? R = Reword the question. K = Identify any Key words in the question stem. O =
Option elimination.
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