Pharmacology · practice question
A 34-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for opioid analgesia after surgery. Assessment data include the client reports nausea and vomiting after taking a new oral medication. 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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