NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Medical Surgical Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse notices that a client's heart rate decreases from 63 to 50 beats per minute on the monitor. The nurse should first:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A heart rate of 50 bpm may indicate bradycardia. Taking the blood pressure first assesses hemodynamic stability, guiding whether immediate intervention (e.g., atropine or pacing) is needed.
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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