Management of CarePregunta 2 de 120
A nurse must see four clients. Which client should the nurse assess FIRST?
a.A client scheduled for discharge who needs teaching
b.A client reporting new-onset shortness of breath and chest tightness
c.A client requesting pain medication for a headache
d.A client asking for help ambulating to the bathroom
Explicación
Airway and breathing problems take priority. New shortness of breath with chest tightness may signal a life-threatening event and must be evaluated before less urgent needs.
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