Prioritization

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2. 2 - Pick Answer Which client would the nurse assess first?

   1. Client states they need to use the restroom

   2. Client with a blood pressure of 160/90

   3. Client stating they have leg pain 8/10

   4. Client with oxygen at 86%

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4. 4 - Pick Answer A client with congestive heart failure (CHF) is having difficulty breathing. Before leaving the room, the nurse ensures the client has an overbed table to lean on when awake if needed to ease breathing. Which technique did the nurse use to make this decision?

   1. Deligation

   2. Prioritization

   3. Critical thinking

   4. Conflict resolution

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6. 6 - Pick Answer The home health nurse is visiting a client who is 2 weeks postoperative from a coronary artery bypass surgery. The client has lost 10 pounds, is continuing to experience pain, and is not eating. Which action should the nurse take?

   1. Contact Meals on Wheels so that the client will eat

   2. Revise the goals in the current plan of care

   3. Refer the client to social services.

   4. Examine the current interventions for pain relief.

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8. 8 - Pick Answer A client asks the student nurse to explain the pathophysiology of diabetes. The student nurse does not know the answer to this question. In which way should the student respond?

   1. "I do not know, but I will find out."

   2. "Why do you need to know that?"

   3. "I do not know."

   4. "You'll have to ask the doctor that question."

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10. 10 - Pick Answer You are a triage nurse in the Emergency Room place the client's in order who you would triage first. 

    1. Shortness of breath, RR 36

    2. Anaphylactic reaction client 's airway is closing

    3. Crushing chest pain 10/10

    4. Migraine for 8 hours with N/V

    5. Child fell off monkey bars, suspected fracture

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12. 12 - Pick Answer

    1. Emergent - Drug overdose; client unresponsive

    2. Urgent - 103 degree fever and open wound

    3. Non-urgent - Back pain

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