Health Promotion and Maintenance Practice Question
Question
The nurse is caring for an older adult at discharge and is focused on community health scenario 3. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Answer choices
- A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
- B. Connect clients with preventive care resources and follow-up services.
- C. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
- D. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
Correct Answer
B. Connect clients with preventive care resources and follow-up services.
Explanation
The priority action for community health is to connect clients with preventive care resources and follow-up services. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.
Question details
- Difficulty: medium
- Domain: Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Objective: community health