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Clinical judgment / Next Gen NCLEX case studies · practice question

An RN prioritizing care after a change in status is being evaluated for nursing care related to safety-focused judgment. Assessment data include the exhibit shows rising oxygen needs, new crackles, and decreasing urine output. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?

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Correct answer

B. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."

Why

Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.

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