NCLEX: A senior nursing student during a supervised medication pass is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills…

Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) Management of Care

Case Study

A senior nursing student during a supervised medication pass is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and pre-clinical preparation. Assessment data include the student receives feedback about incomplete SBAR during handoff. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?

Question

A. Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.
B. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
C. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
D. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.

Rationale

Correct answer: D. 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.

Level: Foundational

Difficulty: Easy

Subtopic: Pre-clinical preparation