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The RN evaluating a clinical practice guideline is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and outcome evaluation. Assessment data include pain scores decreased after an intervention, but sedation events also increased. Which action should the nurse take first?

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Offer a warm blanket and reschedule assessment until after lunch.Document the finding and recheck at the end of the shift without further assessment.Complete all remaining scheduled tasks before reassessing the client.Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.

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D. Assess airway, breathing, and circulation; address immediate safety risk; then notify the provider per protocol.

Why

NCLEX priority questions require stabilizing the client first using ABCs and focused assessment before comfort measures, documentation only, or delayed escalation.

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The RN evaluating a clinical practice guideline is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and outcome evaluation. Assessment data include pain scores decreased after an intervention, but sedation events also increased. Which action should the nurse take first?

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