i guess knowing that i got at least 50% correct makes it a little better because i felt like i got 5 correct! and i realize that the test is not supposed to be easy, but i just didn't feel like i had any easy questions. and it seemed like every question was a priority question. i kept thinking - where is all the stuff i know!
i can relate. i just took NCLEX yesterday morning. i think it shut off at 75. the last time i saw a question # was about 68 and it shut off shortly there after. i was nervous when it shut off and then i just felt sick when i left the testing center. i felt like i couldn't have done anymore to prepare and at the same time i felt like i didn't know anything when i was taking the test. i was wondering what i had learned for the past 2 years in nursing school! i don't have any helpful hints but i completely understand where you're coming from.
hope this works right - i'm new at this whole post/reply stuff... anyway - - encourage frequent voiding (at least q2h) and catherize if necessary to avoid bladder distention (rationale: to avoid bladder distention because it impedes progress of fetus down birth canal and may result in trauma to the bladder) - assist to bathroom or commode to void if appropriate and provide privacy (rationale: to facilitate bladder emptying with an upright position and relaxation) - discuss possibility of difficulties with urinary elimination with the client (rationale: to allay anxiety associated with altered urinary elimination)