A Candidate Has Scheduled to Take the NCLEX Exam and Has

question 24

Multiple Choice

A candidate has scheduled to take the NCLEX Exam and has a family emergency before the scheduled date.What is the best action for the candidate to take?

• A) Call the respective state board of nursing and request a change in the testing date.
• B) Call the Candidate Services office at least 24 hours or 1 business day before the scheduled testing day.
• C) Call the school and request that someone notify the board of nursing regarding your change in schedule.
• D) It is not necessary to notify anyone regarding rescheduling the testing date; it will be rescheduled automatically.

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Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Neuroses

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Fear of Death

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