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An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to take action. Assessment data include the exhibit shows rising oxygen needs, new crackles, and decreasing urine output. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

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Ignore small changes until they become severe.Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.

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C. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.

Why

Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.

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An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to take action. Assessment data include the exhibit shows rising oxygen needs, new crackles, and decreasing urine output. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

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