Question

A nurse has just received report on all four of his patients for his upcoming shift on a medical/surgical floor. Which of the patients should the nurse attend to *first*?

Accepted Answer

a 72-year-old with COPD complaining of worsening dyspnea

Answer

a 55-year-old who is 24 hours post operative for a bilateral mastectomy complaining of pain that is 6 out of 10

Answer

a 63-year-old with atrial fibrillation treated with digoxin and metoprolol who is in a normal rate and rhythm

Answer

a 70-year-old who is 12 hours post operative for a total left knee replacement who has some serosanguinous oozing from the incision

Question 13 - Management of Care Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam