Pharmacology · practice question
A 34-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for scheduled medications. Assessment data include the barcode scanner shows a medication-client mismatch at the bedside. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. Perform a focused assessment for immediate risk, then implement the safest intervention per protocol.
Why
First-action questions on the NCLEX require assessment and safety before treatment, documentation alone, or delegation of nursing judgment.
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