Heartnurse17

Studies actually show that you have better results if you take the test as soon as possible instead of delaying for a test review...study yourself and save the money

Stop...don't get yourself confused! ALWAYS START WITH THE ABCs!! If you guys start second-guessing the ABCs, it will really get you off track. While MONA is a longing standing rule, it really is oxygen is always first...at least until the AHA changes it.

NCLEX will not ask you specific questions but rather assess your understanding of nutritional needs, ie PPN, TPN, importance of protein (good for some, bad for others...who?), BRAT diet for kids, etc. Remember to check the NCLEX blueprint online...gives you a great outline...here is some from the section: Nutrition and Oral Hydration Apply knowledge of mathematics to client nutrition (e.g., body mass index [bMI]) Assess client ability to eat (e.g., chew, swallow) Assess client for actual/potential specific food and medication interactions Consider client choices regarding meeting nutritional requirements and/or maintaining dietary restrictions including mention of specific food items Monitor client hydration status (e.g., intake and output, edema, signs and symptoms of dehydration)* Promote client independence in eating Initiate calorie counts for clients Provide client nutrition through continuous or intermittent tube feedings* Evaluate side effects of client tube feedings and intervene as needed (e.g., diarrhea, dehydration) Provide/maintain special diets based on the client diagnosis/nutritional needs and cultural considerations (e.g., low sodium, high protein, calorie restrictions)