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Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) · practice question

The student nurse during simulation debriefing is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and professional behavior. 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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Correct answer

C. 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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