Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Standard precautions
NCLEX: A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for hospitalized care. Assessment data include feve…
Microbiology Safety and Infection Prevention and Control
Case Study
A 44-year-old client in airborne isolation is being evaluated for hospitalized care. Assessment data include fever 101.8°F (38.8°C) with elevated WBC and bandemia. Which nursing action should the nurse take first?
Question
A. Perform a focused assessment for immediate risk, then implement the safest intervention per protocol.
B. Implement the final step of the care plan before assessing the client.
C. Document the client as stable without reassessment.
D. Delegate the initial assessment and clinical judgment to unlicensed assistive personnel.
B. Implement the final step of the care plan before assessing the client.
C. Document the client as stable without reassessment.
D. Delegate the initial assessment and clinical judgment to unlicensed assistive personnel.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. Perform a focused assessment for immediate risk, then implement the safest intervention per protocol.
Rationale: First-action questions on the NCLEX require assessment and safety before treatment, documentation alone, or delegation of nursing judgment.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: First-action questions on the NCLEX require assessment and safety before treatment, documentation alone, or delegation of nursing judgment.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.