Leadership and management · practice question
The RN on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to interprofessional communication. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. 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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