Reduction of Risk Potential Practice Question

Question

The nurse is caring for a client with abnormal labs and is focused on diagnostic procedures scenario 10. 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. Prepare the client and monitor for complications after the procedure.

Correct Answer

D. Prepare the client and monitor for complications after the procedure.

Explanation

The priority action for diagnostic procedures is to prepare the client and monitor for complications after the procedure. NCLEX-style prioritization favors safety, assessment, appropriate delegation, timely escalation, and client-centered teaching.

Question details

• Difficulty: hard
• Domain: Reduction of Risk Potential
• Objective: diagnostic procedures

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