Board Exam Nursing Test: Comprehensive Practice For NLE Preparation

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1. The mother brought her daughter to the health center. The child has head lice. The nurse anticipates that the nursing diagnosis most closely correlated with this is:

Explanation

Severe itching of the scalp is the classic sign and symptom of head lice in a child. In turn, this would lead to the nursing diagnosis of “altered comfort”.

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Board Exam Nursing Test: Comprehensive Practice For NLE Preparation - Quiz

This quiz offers a thorough review of key nursing concepts essential for the Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE). It covers a wide range of topics including medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology,... see morepatient care, and clinical decision-making.

Designed to help nursing students and graduates sharpen their knowledge and boost confidence, the quiz focuses on critical areas tested in the board exam. By practicing these questions, you’ll improve your ability to apply nursing principles, prioritize care, and respond effectively to patient needs. Use this as a valuable tool to assess your readiness and identify areas where further study is needed to succeed in the NLE. see less

2.   A community health nurse is caring for a group of flood victims in Marikina area. In planning for the potential needs of this group, which is the most immediate concern?

Explanation

The question asks about the immediate concern. The ABCs of community health care are always attending to people’s basic needs of food, shelter, and clothin

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3.   A community health nurse makes a home visit to an elderly person living alone in a small house. Which of the following observation would be a great concern?

Explanation

It is a safety hazard to have shiny floors and scattered rugs because they can cause falls and rugs should be removed.

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4. The mother brought her child to the clinic for follow-up check up. The mother tells the nurse that 14 days after starting an oral iron supplement, her child’s stools are black. Which of the following is the best nursing response to the mother? 


Explanation

When oral iron preparations are given correctly, the stools normally turn dark green or black. Parents of children receiving this medication should be advised that this side effect indicates the medication is being absorbed and is working well.

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5. A community health nurse makes a home visit to a child with an infectious and communicable disease. In planning care for the child, the nurse must determine that the primary goal is that the:

Explanation

The primary goal is to prevent the spread of the disease to others. The child should experience no complication. Although the health department may need to be notified at some point, it is no the primary goal. It is also important to prevent discomfort as much as possible.

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6. An 8-month-old infant is admitted to the hospital due to diarrhea. The nurse caring for the client tells the mother to stay beside the infant while making assessment. Which of the following developmental milestones the infant has reached?

Explanation

An 8-month-old infant both recognizes and is fearful of strangers. This developmental milestone is known as “stranger anxiety”.

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7. Which of the following technique is considered an aseptic practice during the home visit of the community health nurse?

Explanation

Handwashing is the best way to prevent the spread of infection.

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8. A toddler is brought to the hospital because of severe diarrhea and vomiting. The nurse assigned to the client enters the client’s room and finds out that the client is using a soiled blanket brought in from home. The nurse attempts to remove the blanket and replace it with a new and clean blanket. The toddler refuses to give the soiled blanket. The nurse realizes that the best explanation for the toddler’s behavior is:

Explanation

The “security blanket” is an important transitional object for the toddler. It provides a feeling of comfort and safety when the maternal figure is not present or when in a new situation for which the toddler was not prepared. Virtually any object (stuffed animal, doll, book etc) can become a security blanket for the toddler.

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9. A community nurse enters the home of the client for follow-up visit. Which of the following is the most appropriate area to place the nursing bag of the nurse when conducting a home visit?


Explanation

A wood surface provides the least chance for organisms to be present.

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10. During immunization week in the health center, the parent of a 6-month-old infant asks the health nurse, “Why is our baby going to receive so many immunizations over a long time period?” The best nursing response would be:

Explanation

Completion for the recommended schedule of infant immunizations does not require a large number of immunizations, but it also provides protection against multiple pediatric communicable and infectious diseases.

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11. The physician decided to schedule the 4-year-old client for repair of left undescended testicle. The Injection of a hormone, HCG finds it less successful for treatment. To administer a pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal) suppository preoperatively to this client, in which position should the nurse place him? 



Explanation

The recommended position to administer rectal medications to children is side-lying with the upper leg flexed. This position allows the nurse to safely and effectively administer the medication while promoting comfort for the child.

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12. -A 9-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital. The boy is being treated with salicylates for the migratory polyarthritis accompanying the diagnosis of rheumatic fever. Which of the following activities performed by the child would give a best sign that the medication is effective? 

 

Explanation

The purpose of the salicylate therapy is to relieve the pain associated with the migratory polyarthritis accompanying the rheumatic fever. Playing mini piano would require movement of the child’s joints and would provide the nurse with a means of evaluating the child’s level of pain.

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13. The mother brings her daughter to the health care clinic. The child was diagnosed with conjunctivitis. The nurse provides health teaching to the mother about the proper care of her daughter while at home. Which statement by the mother indicates a need for additional information?

Explanation

Conjunctivitis is highly contagious. Antibiotic drops are usually administered four times a day. When purulent discharge is present, saline eye irrigations or eye applications of warm compresses may be necessary before instilling the medication. Ophthalmic analgesic ointment or drops may be instilled, especially at bedtime, because discomfort becomes more noticeable when the eyelids are closed.

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14. The community nurse is conducting a health teaching in the group of married women. When teaching a woman about fertility awareness, the nurse should emphasize that the basal body temperature:


Explanation

The basal body temperature (BBT) is the lowest body temperature of a healthy person that is taken immediately after waking and before getting out of bed. The BBT usually varies from 36.2 – 36.3 degree Celsius during menses and for about 5-7 days afterward. About the time of ovulation, a slight drop approximately 0.05 degree Celsius in temperature may be seen; after ovulation, in concert with the increasing progesterone levels of the early luteal phase, the BBT rises 0.2-0.4 degree Celsius. This elevation remains until 2-3 days before menstruation, or if pregnancy has occurred.

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15. A mother who gave birth to her second daughter is so concerned about her 2-year old daughter. She tells the nurse, “I am afraid that my 2-year-old daughter may not accept her newly born sister”. It is appropriate to the nurse to response that:

Explanation

The introduction of a baby into a family with one or more children challenges parent to promote acceptance of the baby by siblings. The parent’s attitudes toward the arrival of the baby can set the stage for the other children’s reaction. Spending time with the older siblings alone will also reassure them of their place in the family, even though the older children will have to eventually assume new positions within the family hierarchy.

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16.   The City health department conducted a medical mission in Barangay Marulas. Majority of the children in the Barangay Marulas were diagnosed with pinworms. The community health nurse should anticipate that the children’s chief complaint would be:


Explanation

Perianal itching is the child’s chief complaint associated with the diagnosis of pinworms. The itching, in this instance, is often described as being “intense” in nature. Pinworms infestation usually occurs because the child is in the anus-to-mouth stage of development (child uses the toilet, does not wash hands, places hands and pinworm eggs in mouth). Teaching the child hand washing before eating and after using the toilet can assist in breaking the cycle.

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17.  The community health nurse is conducting a health teaching about nutrition to a group of pregnant women who are anemic and are lactose intolerant. Which of the following foods should the nurse especially encourage during the third trimester?

Explanation

This is appropriate foods that are high in iron and calcium but would not affect lactose intolerance.

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18. The nurse is planning to conduct a home visit in a small community. Which of the following is the most important factor when planning the best time for a home care visit?


Explanation

The purpose of the visit takes priority.

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19. A mother brought her child in the health center for hepatitis B vaccination in a series. The mother informs the nurse that the child missed an appointment last month to have the third hepatitis B vaccination. Which of the following statements is the appropriate nursing response to the mother?


Explanation

Continuity is essential to promote active immunity and give hepatitis B lifelong prophylaxis. Optimally, the third vaccination is given 6 months after the first.

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20. An 8-year-old girl is in second grade and the parents decided to enroll her to a new school. While the child is focusing on adjusting to new environment and peers, her grades suffer. The child’s father severely punishes the child and forces her daughter to study after school. The father does not allow also her daughter to play with other children. These data indicate to the nurse that this child is deprived of forming which normal phase of development?


Explanation

In second grade a child needs to form a close relationships with peers.

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21. The Department of Health is alarmed that almost 33 million people suffer from food poisoning every year. Salmonella enteritis is responsible for almost 4 million cases of food poisoning. One of the major goals is to promote proper food preparation. The community health nurse is tasks to conduct health teaching about the prevention of food poisoning to a group of mother everyday. The nurse can help identify signs and symptoms of specific organisms to help patients get appropriate treatment. Typical symptoms of salmonella include:


Explanation

Salmonella organisms cause lower GI symptoms

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22. The nurse in the health center is making an assessment to the infant client. The nurse notes some rashes and small fluid-filled bumps in the skin. The nurse suspects that the infant has eczema. Which of the following is the most important nursing goal:


Explanation

Preventing infection in the infant with eczema is the nurse’s most important goal. The infant with eczema is at high risk for infection due to numerous breaks in the skin’s integrity. Intact skin is always the infant’s first line of defense against infection.

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23. The nurse in the health center is providing immunization to the children. The nurse is carefully assessing the condition of the children before giving the vaccines. Which of the following would the nurse note to withhold the infant’s scheduled immunizations?


Explanation

A skin rash could indicate a concurrent infectious disease process in the infant. The scheduled immunizations should be withheld until the status of the infant’s health can be determined. Fevers above 38.5 degrees Celsius, alteration in skin integrity, and infectious-appearing secretions are indications to withhold immunizations.

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24. The student nurse is assigned to take the vital signs of the clients in the pediatric ward. The student nurse reports to the staff nurse that the parent of a toddler who is 2 days postoperative after a cleft palate repair has given the toddler a pacifier. What would be the best immediate action of the nurse? 


Explanation

Nothing must be placed in the mouth of a toddler who just undergone a cleft palate repair until the suture line has completely healed. It is the nurse’s responsibility to inform the parent of the client. Spoon, forks, straws, and tongue blades are other unacceptable items to place in the mouth of a toddler who just undergone cleft palate repair. The general principle of care is that nothing should enter the mouth until the suture line has completely healed.

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25. The community nurse is providing an instruction to the clients in the health center about the use of diaphragm for family planning. To evaluate the understanding of the woman, the nurse asks her to demonstrate the use of the diaphragm. Which of following statement indicates a need for further health teaching?


Explanation

The woman must understand that, although the “fertile” period is approximately midcycle, hormonal variations do occur and can result in early or late ovulations. To be effective, the diaphragm should be inserted before every intercourse.

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26. The nurse is providing a health teaching to the mother of an 8-year-old child with cystic fibrosis. Which of the following statement if made by the mother would indicate to the nurse the need for further teaching about the medication regimen of the child? 



Explanation

The pancreatic capsules contain pancreatic enzyme that should be administered in a cold, not a hot, medium (example: chilled applesauce versus hot chocolate) to maintain the medication’s integrity.

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27. A nurse is providing safety instructions to the parents of the 11-month-old child. Which of the following will the nurse includes in the instructions?


Explanation

An 11-month-old child stands alone and can walk holding onto people or objects. Therefore the installation of a gate at the top and bottom of any stairs in the house is crucial for the child’s safety.

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28. Which of the following clients is at high risk for developmental problem?

Explanation

It is the developmental task of an 18-month-old toddler to explore and learn about the environment. The respiratory complications associated with cystic fibrosis (which are present in almost all children with cystic fibrosis) could prevent this development task from occurring.

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29.  The nurse is caring to a 24-month-old child diagnosed with congenital heart defect. The physician prescribed digoxin (Lanoxin) to the client. Before the administration of the drug, the nurse checks the apical pulse rate to be 110 beats per minute and regular. What would be the next nursing action?


Explanation

For a 12month-old child, 110 apical pulse rate is normal and therefore it is safe to give the digoxin. A toddler’s normal pulse rate is slightly lower than an infant’s (120).

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30. The nurse has knowledge about the developmental task of the child. In caring a 3-year-old-client, the nurse knows that the suited developmental task of this child is to:


Explanation

Toddlers need to meet the developmental milestone of autonomy versus shame and doubt. In order to accomplish this, the toddler must be able to explore and manipulate the environment.

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31. The health nurse is conducting health teaching about “safe” sex to a group of high school students. Which of the following statement about the use of condoms should the nurse avoid making?

Explanation

Condoms do not prevent ALL forms of sexually transmitted diseases.

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32. An 8-year-old boy with asthma is brought to the clinic for check up. The mother asks the nurse if the treatment given to her son is effective. What would be the appropriate response of the nurse? 


Explanation

Reviewing the number of prescription refills the child has required over the last 6 months would be the best indicator of how well controlled and thus how effective the child’s asthma treatment is. Breakthrough wheezing, shortness of breath, and upper respiratory infections would require that the child take additional medication. This would be reflected in the number of prescription refills.

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33. The nurse is providing health teaching about the breastfeeding and family planning to the client who gave birth to a healthy baby girl. Which of the following statement would alert the nurse that the client needs further teaching?

Explanation

It is common misconception that breastfeeding may prevent pregnancy.

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34. A 5-year-old boy client is scheduled for hernia surgery. The nurse is preparing to do preoperative teaching with the child. The nurse should knows that the 5-year-old would:


Explanation

A 5-year-old is highly concerned with body integrity. The preschool-age child normally asks many questions and in a situation such as this, could be expected to ask even more.

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35.  The nurse assigned in the health center is counseling a 30-year-old client requesting oral contraceptives. The client tells the nurse that she has an active yeast infection that has recurred several times in the past year. Which statement by the nurse is inaccurate concerning health promotion actions to prevent recurring yeast infection?

Explanation

Frequent douching interferes with the natural protective barriers in the vagina that resist yeast infection and should be avoided.

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36. Which of the following is the suited size of the needle would the nurse select to administer the IM injection to a preschool child? 


Explanation

In selecting the correct needle to administer an IM injection to a preschooler, the nurse should always look at the child and use judgment in evaluating muscle mass and amount of subcutaneous fat. In this case, in the absence of further data, the nurse would be most correct in selecting a needle gauge and length appropriate for the “average’ preschool child. A medium-gauge needle (21G) that is 1 inch long would be most appropriate.

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37. The physician prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin) to a child who is also receiving chemotherapy. Before administering the drug, the nurse should check the results of the child’s: 


Explanation

Both gentamicin and chemotherapeutic agents can cause renal impairment and acute renal failure; thus baseline renal function must be evaluated before initiating either medication.

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38. A 14 day-old infant with a cyanotic heart defects and mild congestive heart failure is brought to the emergency department. During assessment, the nurse checks the apical pulse rate of the infant. The apical pulse rate is 130 beats per minute. Which of the following is the appropriate nursing action? 


Explanation

The normal heart rate of an infant is 120-160 beats per minute.

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39. A woman with active tuberculosis (TB) and has visited the health center for regular therapy for five months wants to become pregnant. The nurse knows that further information is necessary when the woman states:

Explanation

Intervention is needed when the woman thinks that she needs to wait only 6 months after being free of TB before she can get pregnant. She needs to wait 1.5-2years after she is declared to be free of TB before she should attempt pregnancy.

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40. The parent of a 16-year-old boy tells the nurse that his son is driving a motorbike very fast and with one hand. “It is making me crazy!” What would be the best explanation of the nurse to the behavior of the boy?


Explanation

Adolescents do feel indestructible, and this is reflected in many risk-taking behaviors.

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41.   The mother brings a child to the health care clinic because of severe headache and vomiting. During the assessment of the health care nurse, the temperature of the child is 40 degree Celsius, and the nurse notes the presence of nuchal rigidity. The nurse is suspecting that the child might be suffering from bacterial meningitis. The nurse continues to assess the child for the presence of Kernig’s sign. Which finding would indicate the presence of this sign?

Explanation

Kernig’s sign is the inability of the child to extend the legs fully when lying supine. This sign is frequently present in bacterial meningitis. Nuchal rigidity is also present in bacterial meningitis and occurs when pain prevents the child from touching the chin to the chest.

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42. A 2-year-old client with cystic fibrosis is confined to bed and is not allowed to go to the playroom. Which of the following is an appropriate toy would the nurse select for the child:

Explanation

The autonomous toddler would be frustrated by being confined to be. The pounding board and hammer is developmentally appropriate and an excellent way for the toddler to release frustration.

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43. The nurse is caring to a child client who is receiving tetracycline. The nurse is aware that in taking this medication, it is very important to: 

 

Explanation

Tetracycline may cause a phototoxic reaction.

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44. An 8-year-old client with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the hospital and will undergo a chest physiotherapy treatment. The therapy should be properly coordinated by the nurse with the respiratory therapy department so that treatments occur during:

Explanation

Chest physiotherapy treatments are scheduled between meals to prevent aspiration of stomach contents, because the child is placed in a variety of positions during the treatment process.

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45. The community health nurse implemented a new program about effective breast cancer screening technique for the female personnel of the health department of Valenzuela. Which of the following technique should the nurse consider to be of the lowest priority?

Explanation

Because of the high incidence of breast cancer, all women are considered to be at risk regardless of health history.

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46. The client visits the clinic for prenatal check-up. While waiting for the physician, the nurse decided to conduct health teaching to the client. The nurse informed the client that primigravida mother should go to the hospital when which patter is evident?

Explanation

Although instructions vary among birth centers, primigravidas should seek care when regular contractions are felt about 5 minutes apart, becoming longer and stronger.

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47. Which of the following would be the best divesionary activity for the nurse to select for a 2 weeks hospitalized 3-year-old girl?

Explanation

The best diversion for a hospitalized child aged 2-3 years old would be anything that makes noise or makes a mess; xylophone which certainly makes noise or music would be the best choice.

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48. The nine-year-old client is admitted in the hospital for almost 1 week and is on bed rest. The child complains of being bored and it seems tiresome to stay on bed and doing nothing. What activity selected by the nurse would the child most likely find stimulating?


Explanation

A 9-year-old enjoys working and feeling a sense of accomplishment. The school-age child also enjoys “showing off,” and doing something with the nurse on the pediatric unit would allow this. This activity also provides the school-age child a needed opportunity to interact with others in the absence of school and personal friends.

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49. A nurse is planning a home visit program to a new mother who is 2 weeks postpartum and breastfeeding, the nurse includes in her health teaching about the resumption of fertility, contraception and sexual activity. Which of the following statement indicates that the mother has understood the teaching?

 

Explanation

Prolactin suppresses estrogen, which is needed to stimulate vaginal lubrication during arousal.

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50. The department of health is promoting the breastfeeding program to all newly mothers. The nurse is formulating a plan of care to a woman who gave birth to a baby girl. The nursing care plan for a breast-feeding mother takes into account that breast-feeding is contraindicated when the woman:

Explanation

Pregnancy is one contraindication to breast-feeding. Milk secretion is inhibited and the baby’s sucking may stimulate uterine contractions.

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The physician decided to schedule the 4-year-old client for repair of...
-A 9-year-old boy is admitted to the hospital. The boy is being...
The mother brings her daughter to the health care clinic. The ...
The community nurse is conducting a health teaching in the group ...
A mother who gave birth to her second daughter is so concerned ...
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 The community health nurse is conducting a health teaching about...
The nurse is planning to conduct a home visit in a small ...
A mother brought her child in the health center for hepatitis B ...
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The Department of Health is alarmed that almost 33 million people ...
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The nurse in the health center is providing immunization to the ...
The student nurse is assigned to take the vital signs of the clients...
The community nurse is providing an instruction to the clients in ...
The nurse is providing a health teaching to the mother of an...
A nurse is providing safety instructions to the parents of the ...
Which of the following clients is at high risk for developmental ...
 The nurse is caring to a 24-month-old child diagnosed with ...
The nurse has knowledge about the developmental task of the ...
The health nurse is conducting health teaching about “safe” sex ...
An 8-year-old boy with asthma is brought to the clinic for check up....
The nurse is providing health teaching about the breastfeeding ...
A 5-year-old boy client is scheduled for hernia surgery. The ...
 The nurse assigned in the health center is counseling a ...
Which of the following is the suited size of the needle would the...
The physician prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin) to a child who is also...
A 14 day-old infant with a cyanotic heart defects and mild congestive...
A woman with active tuberculosis (TB) and has visited the health ...
The parent of a 16-year-old boy tells the nurse that his son is ...
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A 2-year-old client with cystic fibrosis is confined to bed and ...
The nurse is caring to a child client who is receiving tetracycline....
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The community health nurse implemented a new program about ...
The client visits the clinic for prenatal check-up. While ...
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