Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: General survey
NCLEX: A 66-year-old client in an outpatient clinic is being evaluated for nursing care related to general survey. Asses…
Health assessment Reduction of Risk Potential
Case Study
A 66-year-old client in an outpatient clinic is being evaluated for nursing care related to general survey. Assessment data include respiratory rate 8/min, shallow breathing, and SpO2 86% on room air. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?
Question
A. Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.
B. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
C. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
D. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
B. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
C. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
D. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
Rationale
Correct answer: B. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
Rationale: Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Risk reduction focuses on early identification, prevention, teaching, and reassessment rather than unnecessary restriction or delay.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.