Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) · practice question
A new graduate nurse working with a preceptor is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and sbar handoff. Assessment data include simulation data show worsening respiratory distress after the first intervention. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. 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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