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A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to glucose metabolism. Assessment data include the nurse notes an unexpected finding during routine assessment. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?

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Implement the final step of the care plan before assessing the client.Apply restraints without assessing less restrictive safety options first.Document the client as stable without reassessment.Perform a focused assessment for immediate risk, then implement the safest intervention per protocol.

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D. Perform a focused assessment for immediate risk, then implement the safest intervention per protocol.

Why

First-action questions on the NCLEX require assessment and safety before treatment, documentation alone, or delegation of nursing judgment.

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A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to glucose metabolism. Assessment data include the nurse notes an unexpected finding during routine assessment. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?

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