Level: Foundational
Difficulty: Easy
Subtopic: Beneficence and nonmaleficence
NCLEX: A 39-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for nursing care related to beneficence and n…
Ethics, legal nursing, delegation, prioritization Management of Care
Case Study
A 39-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for nursing care related to beneficence and nonmaleficence. Assessment data include family requests lab results by phone without verified authorization. Which assessment approach should the nurse use first?
Question
A. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
B. Begin invasive procedures before any focused assessment.
C. Use only the chart from admission without current data.
D. Defer assessment until all medications are administered.
B. Begin invasive procedures before any focused assessment.
C. Use only the chart from admission without current data.
D. Defer assessment until all medications are administered.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. Screen for instability, then perform a focused assessment related to the presenting concern.
Rationale: Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.
Rationale: Assessment begins with stability screening and focused data collection before invasive or delayed actions.
Hint: Apply ABCs, client stability, and NCSBN clinical judgment steps before choosing an intervention.