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An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to trend recognition. Assessment data include the medication record, labs, and assessment notes contain conflicting cues. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?

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Tell the client symptoms are expected and avoid notifying the health care team.Leave the client alone to promote independence while finishing charting.Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.Apply the first intervention in the policy manual without a current assessment.

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Correct answer

C. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.

Why

Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.

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An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to trend recognition. Assessment data include the medication record, labs, and assessment notes contain conflicting cues. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?

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