Prioritization · practice question
After receiving report, which client should the nurse see first?
Multiple choiceMedium
Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. A client 1 day after hip replacement who reports sudden shortness of breath and chest pain
Why
Sudden dyspnea and chest pain after orthopedic surgery suggest a pulmonary embolism: an acute, unexpected, life-threatening breathing and circulation problem.
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