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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for risk related to tertiary prevention. Assessment data include vaccination records show several children are overdue for required immunizations. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?

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Perform a focused assessment for immediate risk, then implement the safest intervention per protocol.Implement the final step of the care plan before assessing the client.Complete nonurgent tasks first because the client appears calm.Document the client as stable without reassessment.

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A. 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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The home health nurse during an initial home visit is being evaluated for risk related to tertiary prevention. Assessment data include vaccination records show several children are overdue for required immunizations. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?

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