NCLEX PN Practice Test Practice Question
The office nurse receives 4 telephone messages from clients. Which client does the nurse anticipate as the priority for treatment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Headaches and gait disturbance in a 78-year-old on warfarin post-fall (C) suggest a possible subdural hematoma, a life-threatening condition requiring immediate evaluation. Bull's-eye rash (A) suggests Lyme disease, vaginal discharge (B) indicates yeast infection, and diarrhea (D) is a colchicine side effect, all less urgent.
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