Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
An older client who had a hernia repair 12 hours ago suddenly becomes agitated, pulls out the intravenous (IV) catheter, and staggers out into the corridor, demanding to be set free. The nurse assists the client back to bed and re-establishes the IV access. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement prior to leaving the client's room?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Assessing for neurologic changes identifies potential causes of agitation, such as delirium or hypoxia.