Microbiology · practice question
A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for nursing care related to reservoirs and modes of transmission. Assessment data include watery diarrhea 8 times today after antibiotic therapy. Which action should the nurse take first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. 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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