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A new graduate nurse working with a preceptor is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and simulation debriefing. Assessment data include the preceptor stops a medication pass because the student did not verify two identifiers. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?

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Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.

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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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A new graduate nurse working with a preceptor is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and simulation debriefing. Assessment data include the preceptor stops a medication pass because the student did not verify two identifiers. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?

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