2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

Order

The nurse is assigned six clients during the afternoon shift on a medical-surgical unit. After receiving report on the following clients, arrange the clients in the most appropriate order of nursing assessment.

A. A young adult who has been given discharge instructions but is awaiting a ride B. A new postoperative client being transferred by the nursing assistant into a bed C. An elderly client admitted with unstable angina who reports sternal chest pain D. An adult who is awaiting transport to the operating room for surgery in 1 hour E. A client with an afternoon blood sugar reading of 285 mg/dl. F. A client with history of gallstones reporting abdominal pain of 7 out of 10

Correct Answer: C, F, E, B, D, A

Rationale: The order prioritizes life-threatening conditions (chest pain), acute pain (gallstones), and uncontrolled diabetes, followed by postoperative status, preoperative preparation, and stable discharge.

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