NCLEX-RN · Question #739
The initial focus when providing nursing care for a child with rheumatic fever during the acute phase of the illness should be to:
The correct answer is B. Provide for physical and psychological rest. (A) This goal is helpful, but rest is essential during the acute phase. (B) Rest is essential for healing to occur and for pain to be relieved. (C) This goal is important, but rest is essential. (D) This goal should be part of the plan of care, but it is not the priority during…
Question
The initial focus when providing nursing care for a child with rheumatic fever during the acute phase of the illness should be to:
Options
- AMaintain contact with her parents
- BProvide for physical and psychological rest
- CProvide a nutritious diet
- DMaintain her interest in school
How the community answered
(25 responses)- B88% (22)
- C8% (2)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
(A) This goal is helpful, but rest is essential during the acute phase. (B) Rest is essential for healing to occur and for pain to be relieved. (C) This goal is important, but rest is essential. (D) This goal should be part of the plan of care, but it is not the priority during the acute phase.
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