NCLEX-RN
NCLEX Leadership and Management Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client who has developed compartment syndrome of their left lower extremity. After calling a rapid response following the nurse's assessment and receiving an order for emergency surgery, what priority action should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Transporting to the operating room (
D) is the priority for compartment syndrome requiring emergency surgery to prevent tissue necrosis. Medication reconciliation (
A), reassessing vitals (
B), and family updates (
C) delay time-sensitive intervention.
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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