Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Homeostasis and feedback loops
NCLEX: A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to homeostasis and feedb…
Anatomy & Physiology I/II Physiological Adaptation
Case Study
A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to homeostasis and feedback loops. Assessment data include the client reports dizziness when standing. Which error is most dangerous on the NCLEX and in practice?
Question
A. Teaching the client after stability is confirmed.
B. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
C. Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.
D. Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.
B. Choosing an intervention before identifying assessment cues and immediate safety risk.
C. Reassessing the client after an appropriate intervention.
D. Using SBAR to notify the provider about abnormal findings.
Rationale
Correct answer: B. 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.