Statistics or evidence-based practice · practice question
The RN evaluating a clinical practice guideline is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and descriptive statistics. Assessment data include pain scores decreased after an intervention, but sedation events also increased. Which nursing action is the priority to keep the client safe?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. 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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