NCLEX-RN
Basic Adult Health Care NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with malignant pleural effusions is complaining of dyspnea and chest pain. Place the following interventions that the nurse should perform in the correct order of priority.
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Administer morphine sulfate 2 mg I.V.
Apply oxygen at 2 L via nasal cannula.
Educate the client in anticipation of a thoracentesis.
Coach the client on deep breathing exercise.
Correct Answer: B,A,C,D
Rationale: Oxygen (
B) addresses immediate hypoxia, morphine (
A) relieves pain and dyspnea, education for thoracentesis (
C) prepares for definitive treatment, and deep breathing (
D) supports respiratory function.
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