NCLEX-RN Exam Question 131

A 19-month-old child is admitted to the hospital for surgical repair of patent ductus arteriosus. The child is being given digoxin. Prior to administering the medication, the nurse should:
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 132

    A client presented herself to the mental health center, describing the following symptoms: a weight loss of 20 lb in the past 2 months, difficulty concentrating, repeated absences from work due to "fatigue," and not wanting to get dressed in the morning. She leaves her recorded message on her telephone and has lost interest in answering the phone or doorbell. The nurse's assessment of her behavior would most likely be:
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 133

    A 29-year-old client is diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. He has aroused the nurse's anger by using a condescending tone of voice with other clients and staff persons. Which of the following statements from the nurse would be most appropriate in acknowledging feelings regarding the client's behavior?
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 134

    A child becomes neutropenic and is placed on protective isolation. The purpose of protective isolation is to:
  • NCLEX-RN Exam Question 135

    Cystic fibrosis is transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. This means that: