Kaplan Nursing NCLEX RN Content Review Guide Eighth Edition Preparation for the NCLEX-RN Exam

Jul 17, 2026

Kaplan’s NCLEX-RN content review guide outlines an organized preparation pathway for the Nursing Licensure Examination, NCLEX-RN. The framework covers the exam overview and Kaplan’s course resources, including online study guidance, a decision-tree approach, and support for candidates retaking the exam. Clinical content is structured around major nursing domains: physiological integrity (pharmacology, therapies, risk reduction, adaptation, and basic care), safe and effective environment (management of care, safety, and infection control), health promotion and maintenance (growth, childbearing, reproduction, disease prevention), and psychosocial integrity (coping, psychopathology, chemical dependency, and abuse/neglect).

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NCLEX-RN® CONTENT REVIEW GUIDE EIGHTH EDITION Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: The NCLEX-RN® Examination Section 1: The NCLEX-RN® Examination Chapter 2: Kaplan’s Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination Section 1: Kaplan’s NCLEX-RN® Course Materials Section 2: How to Use Kaplan’s NCLEX-RN® Online Study Center Resources Section 3: Kaplan’s RN Decision Tree Section 4: Guide for Test-Takers Repeating the NCLEX-RN® Examination Chapter 3: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Section 1: Blood Component Therapy Section 2: Intravenous Therapy Section 3: Medications Section 4: Adverse Effects of Medications Chapter 4: Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential Section 1: Sensory and Perceptual Alterations Section 2: Alterations in Body Systems Section 3: Perioperative Care Section 4: Diagnostic Tests Section 5: Therapeutic Procedures Chapter 5: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation Section 1: Medical Emergencies Section 2: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances Section 3: Alterations in Body Systems Section 4: Cancer Chapter 6: Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort Section 1: Mobility and Immobility Section 2: Conditions Limiting Mobility Section 3: Interventions to Promote Comfort Section 4: Musculoskeletal Trauma Section 5: Rest and Sleep Disturbances Section 6: Nutrition Section 7: Elimination Chapter 7: Safe and Effective Care Environment Section 1: Management of Care Section 2: Safety and Infection Control Chapter 8: Health Promotion and Maintenance Section 1: Growth and Development Section 2: Childbearing—Normal Section 3: Childbearing—Maternal Complications Section 4: Childbearing—Neonatal Normal Section 5: Neonatal Complications Section 6: Reproduction Section 7: Prevention and Early Detection of Disease Chapter 9: Psychosocial Integrity Section 1: Coping and Adaptation Section 2: Psychosocial Adaptation Section 3: Psychopathology Section 4: Chemical Dependency Section 5: Abuse and Neglect NCLEX-RN® is a registered trademark of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., which neither sponsors nor endorses this book. This book is solely intended for use as preparation for the Nursing Licensure Examination, NCLEXRN® exam. It is not a guide to the clinical treatment of clients. Neither the authors nor the publisher shall be responsible for any harm caused by the use of this book other than for its intended purpose. This book is just a small portion of the Kaplan materials available for you to prepare for the NCLEX-RN® exam. This publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered as of its publication date, with the understanding that knowledge and best practice constantly evolve. The publisher is not engaged in rendering medical, legal, accounting, or other professional service. If medical or legal advice or other expert assist

Jul 17, 2026

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