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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to change management. Assessment data include telephone order received for a high-risk IV medication. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?

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Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.

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Correct answer

A. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.

Why

The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.

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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to change management. Assessment data include telephone order received for a high-risk IV medication. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?

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