Adult health / medical-surgical nursing · practice question
A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for chronic kidney disease with fluid overload. Assessment data include blood glucose 420 mg/dL with acetone breath and Kussmaul respirations. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
Why
The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.
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