Level: Clinical
Difficulty: Medium
Subtopic: Enzymes and metabolic pathways
NCLEX: A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enzymes and metabolic…
Chemistry or biochemistry basics Physiological Adaptation
Case Study
A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enzymes and metabolic pathways. Assessment data include the client reports dizziness when standing. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
Question
A. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
B. Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.
C. Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.
D. Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.
B. Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.
C. Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.
D. Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
Rationale: The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: The most dangerous NCLEX trap is treating before assessing, which can miss life-threatening deterioration.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.