"A patient with end-stage renal disease has a potassium level of 7.5 mEq/l. Based on this laboratory result, the nurse interprets which symptom as significant prompting which action?
A.Drowsiness, stimulate the patient every 30 minutes
B.Confusion, ask the patient to state their name and date of birth
C.Irregular heartbeat, evaluate the patient's capillary refill
D.Muscle cramps, elevate the affected limb"
The above question in italics addresses which category of the NCLEX-RN test plan and which level of Bloom's taxonomy?

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Correct:This is a hot-spot item; students are presented with a figure on which they must indicate the answer by clicking the mouse over the area.The student would place the mouse over the left sternal border.It is analysis level because the student must take data from many sources to provide a complete assessment of the patient's condition.
Incorrect:a.Multiple-response questions ask the candidate to check all responses that are correct for a given statement.
c.A chart exhibit requires the candidate to seek additional information in a patient's chart.
d.The drag-and-drop format questions require the candidate to place options in a specific order,moving them from left to right using the mouse.

"A Patient with End-Stage Renal Disease Has a Potassium Level