NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client who was in a motor vehicle accident has a fractured mandible. Surgery has been performed to immobilize the injury by wiring the jaw. In the immediate postoperative phase, the nurse should:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Maintaining a patent airway is the priority in the immediate postoperative phase for a client with a wired jaw, as swelling or secretions could obstruct the airway. While the other interventions are important, airway management is the most critical.
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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