NCLEX National Council Licensure Examination(NCLEX-RN) NCLEX-RN Question # 91 Topic 10 Discussion
NCLEX-RN Exam Topic 10 Question 91 Discussion:
Question #: 91
Topic #: 10
A 15-year-old child is admitted to the pediatric unit with a diagnosis of thalassemia. Which of the following would be included in educating the mother and child as part of discharge planning?
A.
Give oral iron medication every day.
B.
Have the child’s blood pressure monitored every week.
(A) Oral iron supplements are contraindicated in thalassemia. (B) Although heart failure may be an end result of this disease, this action is unnecessary. (C) Iron overload is a potential complication of frequent blood transfusions of children with thalassemia. (D) Children should be encouraged to pursue activities related to their exercise tolerance.
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