NCLEX-RN
Health Care of the Older Adult NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client is admitted to the emergency department with a headache, weakness, and slight confusion. The physician diagnoses carbon monoxide poisoning. What should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Administering 100% oxygen displaces carbon monoxide from hemoglobin, the priority in poisoning. Gastric lavage, temperature maintenance, and psychiatric referrals are secondary.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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