COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE IN CRITICAL CARE |
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE | 100%
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, 1. A critically ill patient develops sudden
hypotension and increasing oxygen requirements.
What is the nurse's priority action?
A. Wait for the next scheduled assessment.
B. Perform a focused assessment, stabilize the patient as
appropriate, and notify the interprofessional team using SBAR.
C. Document the findings and continue routine care.
D. Ask the family what they think should be done.