Microbiology · practice question
A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for communicable respiratory infection. Assessment data include fever 101.8°F (38.8°C) with elevated WBC and bandemia. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. 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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