Priority questions on nclex

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I took the nclex and failed :( I had a lot of priority questions and I tried to go with Maslow, ABCD, and acute over chronic and still had issues picking an answer. They all seemed to be so similar.

Also, which would matter more potassium of 3.4 or sodium of 125?

Sorry read that wrong lol. Idk why I thought the 3 was an 8.. Low NA cause that's just 10 above critical

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Lol thanks for sharing!

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Sorry read that wrong lol. Idk why I thought the 3 was an 8.. Low NA cause that's just 10 above critical

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I am in the same boat.... I need help!!! Don't know what in doing wrong... Have tested several times...

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I am in the same boat.... I need help!!! Don't know what in doing wrong... Have tested several times...

Watch Judy miller videos.

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Took it yesterday. Same types of questions and saw the potassium/sodium one twice. Went with sodium. I failed after 265 questions. Had the same nurses floating questions and everything.

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have you tried LaCharity? everything delegation and prioritization related is on the book. every chapter is short (30 questions) so it's not overwhelming!

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Will look into this because I had almost 60 questions regarding which pt to see first

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They gave you that question because everyone always wants to go for the K+. A K+ of 3.4 would mean oral replacement and monitoring at my facility. It's low, but just outside the normal range. As was stated the sodium was way outside the range of normal, so that person would be evaluated for the reason behind it- either they are over hydrated and the low sodium is dilutional or they could be extremely dehydrated with low sodium. The concern with sodium is seizures, but raising the sodium level too quickly is also dangerous.

I think you will be in good shape with the La Charity book. I used it and found as I worked my way through it I started getting more and more questions right.

Lacharity is my fave review book ever!

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I know how you feel. I failed at 252. I'm using that lacharity book and it's really good so far.

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Will look into this because I had almost 60 questions regarding which pt to see first

Oh, you gotta give this one a try. I failed my first try and succeeded on the second. I read Lacharity in PDA form, wrote down answers and did it over and over again until I have everything almost perfect. Sat on the test and aced delegation and prioritization questions. I did Hurst as well for the content part.

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I know how you feel. I failed at 252. I'm using that lacharity book and it's really good so far.

Keep me updated on your second attempt! Study time again for me until 45 days pass..... bleh

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