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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to time management. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Tell the client symptoms are expected and avoid notifying the health care team.Complete all remaining scheduled tasks before reassessing the client.Offer a warm blanket and reschedule assessment until after lunch.Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.

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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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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to time management. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which action should the nurse take first?

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