Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Full-length
Passage / Scenario
The nurse returns to the nurse's station after making client rounds and finds four phone messages.Which of the following messages should the nurse return FIRST?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Strategy: Eliminate the most stable clients. (1) caused by accumulation of bile salts under the skin; treat with calamine lotion and antihistamines (2) correct-may indicate neurovascular compromise; requires immediate assessment (3) requires follow-up but not highest priority (4) requires assessment but not the highest priority