Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization · practice question
A 39-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for nursing care related to beneficence and nonmaleficence. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which action should the nurse take first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.
Why
NCLEX priority questions require stabilizing the client first using ABCs and focused assessment before comfort measures, documentation only, or delayed escalation.
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