Level: Advanced
Difficulty: Hard
Subtopic: IV therapy and compatibility
NCLEX: A 55-year-old client in postanesthesia care is being evaluated for continuous IV fluid therapy. Assessment data i…
Pharmacology Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Case Study
A 55-year-old client in postanesthesia care is being evaluated for continuous IV fluid therapy. Assessment data include the barcode scanner shows a medication-client mismatch at the bedside. Which intervention best reduces the client's risk of complications?
Question
A. Identify risk early, implement prevention measures, teach warning signs, and plan timely reassessment.
B. Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.
C. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
D. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
B. Restrict all movement without individualized assessment.
C. Delay teaching until the day of discharge only.
D. Ignore small changes until they become severe.
Rationale
Correct answer: A. 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.
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.