NCLEX-PN
Physiological Adaptation NCLEX PN Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Ten-year-old Jackie is admitted to the hospital with a medical diagnosis of Rheumatic Fever. She relates a history of 'a sore throat about a month ago.' Bed rest with bathroom privileges is prescribed. Which of the following nursing assessments should be given the highest priority when assessing Jackie's condition?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Monitoring cardiac status is of the highest priority. Permanent cardiac damage can result from rheumatic fever. The second priority is assessing the client's joints for the presence of polyarthritis and accompanying pain.
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