Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for assigned clients. The nurse should initially
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Administering antibiotics for peritonitis (C) is the priority to treat life-threatening intra-abdominal infection. TB test evaluation (D), AF pulse assessment (B), and lidocaine patch application (A) are less urgent, as they address stable or chronic conditions.