Management of Care Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for surgery and is focused on continuity of care scenario 8. 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. Ensure follow-up instructions, medications, and warning signs are understood.

Correct Answer

D. Ensure follow-up instructions, medications, and warning signs are understood.

Explanation

The priority action for continuity of care is to ensure follow-up instructions, medications, and warning signs are understood. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

  • Difficulty: hard
  • Domain: Management of Care
  • Objective: continuity of care

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