NCLEX-RN Client Needs Categories

Delegation, infection control, safe medication administration, ergonomic principles, and coordinating care across the interprofessional team.

Growth and development across the lifespan, immunizations, prenatal and newborn care, self-care, and lifestyle counseling.

Coping, mental health disorders, grief, substance use, therapeutic communication, and cultural care.

Nutrition, hydration, elimination, mobility, sleep, hygiene, and non-pharmacologic comfort measures.

Medication administration, adverse effects, blood products, TPN, dosage calculation, and pain management.

Lab values, diagnostic tests, potential complications of procedures, and monitoring for changes in health status.

Managing acute, chronic, and life-threatening physical conditions across systems, plus hemodynamics and medical emergencies.

Prioritization, delegation, case management, informed consent, referrals, and quality improvement.