Health Promotion and Maintenance Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for an adult at a wellness visit and is focused on family planning scenario 9. Which nursing action is most appropriate?

Answer choices

1. A. Delay assessment until the next scheduled round if the client is not calling for help.
2. B. Delegate the clinical assessment and nursing judgment to assistive personnel.
3. C. Document the concern without notifying the appropriate provider or care team member when escalation is needed.
4. D. Teach medication timing, adverse effects, and when backup contraception is needed.

Correct Answer

D. Teach medication timing, adverse effects, and when backup contraception is needed.

Explanation

The priority action for family planning is to teach medication timing, adverse effects, and when backup contraception is needed. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: hard
• Domain: Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Objective: family planning

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