Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) · practice question
The student nurse during simulation debriefing is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and capstone transition. Assessment data include the preceptor stops a medication pass because the student did not verify two identifiers. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Stay with the client, remove immediate hazards, reassess, and escalate per facility safety protocol.
Why
Client safety requires direct assessment, hazard reduction, and timely escalation rather than assumptions, abandonment, or policy-only actions.
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