NCLEX RN Free Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is caring for clients on a respiratory unit. Upon receiving the following client reports, which client should be seen first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edema and neck vein distention in a bronchitis client suggest right heart failure or cor pulmonale, requiring immediate assessment. Emphysema discharge (A), antibiotics (B), and abnormal PO2 (D) are less urgent.
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