Anatomy & Physiology I/II · practice question
A 73-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to cardiac conduction and perfusion. Assessment data include pain increases from 3/10 to 8/10 over 30 minutes. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. The new finding that pain increases from 3/10 to 8/10 over 30 minutes.
Why
Follow-up items test whether the nurse recognizes cues that are new, acute, or inconsistent with stability and need prompt nursing action.
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