NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Fundamentals Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse plans care for a client immediately post-operative. The nurse should initially assess the client's
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Rationale: Respiratory status is the priority assessment post-operatively to ensure airway patency and adequate oxygenation, following the ABCs (airway, breathing, circulation) of care. Pain, fluid tolerance, and extremity movement are important but secondary to ensuring respiratory stability.
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Question 5 of 5
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