NCLEX-RN · Physiological Integrity

Basic Care and Comfort Review

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Mobility, hygiene, nutrition, elimination, rest, and nonpharmacologic comfort.

2026 NCLEX-RN test plan:: 6–12% of the exam
Practice questions:: 20 original

Practice Basic Care and Comfort questions

What this category covers

Basic Care and Comfort covers the everyday care that supports health and recovery: helping clients move and stay active, keeping skin intact, meeting nutrition and hydration needs, supporting elimination and sleep, and easing discomfort without medication.

Key concepts

Mobility and immobility

Immobility affects nearly every body system. Repositioning, early mobility and safe transfers prevent pressure injuries, clots, pneumonia and deconditioning.

Skin integrity

Pressure, moisture, friction and poor nutrition all damage skin. Regular skin checks and risk assessment guide prevention.

Nutrition, feeding and elimination

Safe swallowing, correct positioning for feeding, and supporting normal bowel and bladder function are frequent nursing responsibilities.

Comfort and rest

Positioning, heat or cold (when appropriate), relaxation, and a calm environment support comfort and sleep alongside any prescribed treatment.

Topics to review

Positioning, transfers and assistive devices
Pressure injury prevention
Nutrition, dysphagia and enteral feeding
Bowel and bladder elimination
Hygiene and personal care
Sleep and rest
Nonpharmacologic comfort measures
Complications of immobility

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Educational Use & Safety

Educational exam preparation only. Questions and case studies use fictional clients and teach general nursing concepts. They are not medical advice and do not determine care for an actual patient. Always follow current clinical guidance, provider orders, and your program's and facility's policies.