TEST BANK FOR NURSING: A CONCEPT-BASED APPROACH TO LEARNING VOLUME I PEARSON EDUCATION ISBN-10: 0134616804

Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach, 3e (Pearson) Chapter 1 Assessment 1) A client on the medical/surgical unit complains of sudden chest pains. Which is the first action the nurse will implement? A) Call the health care provider. B) Administer pain medication. C) Reassess a new set of vital signs. D) Turn client from supine to lateral. Answer: C Explanation: A) The nurse will need to reassess the client first, before calling the healthcare provider. B) The nurse will need to reassess the client first, before administering pain medication. C) The nurse needs to implement a new set of vital signs first when there is a change in condition. D) The nurse will need to reassess the client first, before moving the client, to avoid making the change in client's condition worse. Page Ref: 3 Cognitive Level: Applying Client Need/Sub: Reduction of Risk Potential: System Specific Assessments Standards: Nursing Process: Implementation | Learning Outcome: 1.1 | QSEN Competencies: Patient-Centered Care AACN Ess. Comps.: Essential IX: Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice NLN Competencies: Relationship Centered Care